he is an interjection that calls attention to what is being stated or presented.

The attested interjection marks a statement for attention: in Genesis 47:23 it introduces Joseph's presentation of the people, their land, and seed, while its specific contribution in Ezekiel 16:43 is not isolated by the translation.

1. Attention-marking interjection · dominant

   Both occurrences are tagged Particle · Interjection. In Genesis 47:23, the form occurs in Joseph's statement presenting what he has bought and then seed for the people; the APB renders the clause with “Behold” twice. In Ezekiel 16:43, the form occurs within the declaration concerning conduct placed on their head, though the APB does not clearly preserve a distinct English counterpart.

   Genesis 47:23Ezekiel 16:43

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Genesis 47:23, the APB includes “Behold” in Joseph's presentation. In Ezekiel 16:43, the translation does not clearly show a separate rendering for the interjection.