2133. Zethan
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Zethan: Zethan

Original Word: זֵיתָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zeythan
Pronunciation: zay-THAN
Phonetic Spelling: (zay-thawn')
Definition: Zethan
Meaning: Zethan

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zethan

From zayith; olive grove; Zethan, an Israelite -- Zethan.

see HEBREW zayith

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from zayith
Definition
"olive tree," a Benjamite
NASB Translation
Zethan (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
זֵיתָן proper name, masculine (? olive-tree) — a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 7:10; ᵐ5 Ζαιθαν, ᵐ5L Ζηθα.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זית (zayit), meaning "olive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name זֵיתָן (Zethan), as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the Greek word for "olive" is ἐλαία (elaia), which is Strong's Greek Number 1636. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to olive trees and olives, maintaining the thematic connection to the Hebrew root זית (zayit).

Usage: Zethan is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Zethan is mentioned in the genealogical listings of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Specifically, Zethan is listed as a descendant of Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The name appears in the context of the tribal genealogies that are often used to establish familial and tribal identities within the narrative of the Hebrew Scriptures.
• The mention of Zethan is found in 1 Chronicles 7:36, where he is listed among the sons of Zophah, a descendant of Asher. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to trace the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of God's promises to the patriarchs.
• The name Zethan, meaning "olive," may symbolize peace, prosperity, and the anointing, as olives and olive oil hold significant cultural and religious importance in the biblical context. Olives were a staple in the diet, economy, and religious practices of ancient Israel, often associated with abundance and blessing.

Forms and Transliterations
וְזֵיתָ֔ן וזיתן vezeiTan wə·zê·ṯān wəzêṯān
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 7:10
HEB: וְאֵה֤וּד וּֽכְנַעֲנָה֙ וְזֵיתָ֔ן וְתַרְשִׁ֖ישׁ וַאֲחִישָֽׁחַר׃
NAS: Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish
KJV: and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish,
INT: Ehud Chenaanah Zethan Tarshish and Ahishahar

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2133
1 Occurrence


wə·zê·ṯān — 1 Occ.















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