עֲתֶ֫רֶת (a.te.ret)
a.te.ret
abundance
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The noun ateret signifies abundance or copiousness, describing a state of overflowing plenty. In the Hebrew Bible, it appears only once, in Jeremiah 33:6, where God promises to cause the abundance of peace and truth to flourish.
This rare term emphasizes not just quantity but a rich, excess fullness that surpasses ordinary measure. Its singular usage highlights the exceptional nature of the divine promise being made, marking it as a specific descriptor for the coming restoration rather than a general word for wealth or harvest.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word ateret carries a sense of overflowing plenty, far beyond simple sufficiency. It describes a richness that spills over, suggesting that God’s provision is not measured by scarcity but by an excess that defies ordinary limits. This term appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, anchoring its meaning in a specific moment of divine promise.
In Jeremiah 33:6, this abundance is linked directly to peace and truth. It reminds us that God’s restoration is not merely about fixing what is broken but about filling our lives with a depth of well-being that sustains us through uncertainty. This overflowing grace offers a quiet hope for those seeking wholeness in their daily walk.
When we encounter times of lack or anxiety, this rare word points to a God who provides abundantly. It invites us to trust in His capacity to bring health and healing, knowing that His gifts are given with a generosity that exceeds our wildest expectations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- an abundance of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עֲתֶ֥רֶת1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 33:6
behold, I will bring it health and healing, and I will cure them; and I will reveal to them abundance of peace and truth.
This is the only occurrence of the word, where it specifically modifies 'peace and truth' to describe the overflowing nature of God's promised restoration.