2242. Zethar
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Zethar: Zethar

Original Word: זֵתַר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zethar
Pronunciation: ZAY-thar
Phonetic Spelling: (zay-thar')
Definition: Zethar
Meaning: Zethar

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zethar

Of Persian origin; Zethar, a eunuch of Xerxes -- Zethar.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a eunuch of Ahasuerus
NASB Translation
Zethar (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
זֵתַר proper name, masculine an eunuch of Ahasuerus Esther 1:10 (OppEsth. 25 compare Persian zaitar, conqueror).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Of Persian origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Zethar, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Book of Esther.

Usage: Zethar is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of Persia.

Context: Zethar is mentioned in the Book of Esther, which is set during the reign of King Ahasuerus. In Esther 1:10, Zethar is listed among the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of the king. These eunuchs were tasked with carrying out the king's commands, and they played a role in the events leading to Queen Vashti's dismissal. The mention of Zethar highlights the Persian influence and the administrative structure of the royal court during this period. The eunuchs, including Zethar, were integral to the functioning of the court, serving as intermediaries between the king and his subjects.

Forms and Transliterations
זֵתַ֣ר זתר zê·ṯar zeTar zêṯar
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Englishman's Concordance
Esther 1:10
HEB: בִּגְתָ֤א וַאֲבַגְתָא֙ זֵתַ֣ר וְכַרְכַּ֔ס שִׁבְעַת֙
NAS: Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas,
KJV: and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas,
INT: Bigtha Abagtha Zethar and Carkas the seven

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2242
1 Occurrence


zê·ṯar — 1 Occ.















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