Perhaps Hebrew's most versatile preposition, this particle expresses direction (movement toward), purpose (for the sake of), possession (belonging to), reference (concerning), advantage (for the benefit of), and even ethical dative (from someone's perspective). The context determines whether 'to David' means 'toward David,' 'for David's benefit,' 'in David's opinion,' or 'belonging to David.' Hebrew pairs it with infinitives to express purpose ('in order to') and with pronouns to indicate indirect objects. Understanding its range is crucial for nuanced interpretation.