Strong's Lexicon Karshena: Karshena Original Word: כַּרְשְׁנָא Word Origin: Likely of Persian origin, though the exact etymology is uncertain. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Karshena, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Usage: Karshena is a name mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Esther. It refers to one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus and were considered his closest advisors. Cultural and Historical Background: The Book of Esther is set during the reign of King Ahasuerus (commonly identified with Xerxes I) of Persia, around the 5th century BCE. The Persian Empire was vast and powerful, and the king's court included a group of high-ranking officials and advisors. These princes, including Karshena, played a significant role in the administration and governance of the empire. Their counsel was sought in matters of state, reflecting the hierarchical and bureaucratic nature of the Persian court. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a Pers. prince NASB Translation Carshena (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כַּרְשְׁנָא proper name, masculine a Persian prince Esther 1:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Carshena Of foreign origin; Karshena, a courtier of Xerxes -- Carshena. Forms and Transliterations כַּרְשְׁנָ֤א כרשנא kar·šə·nā karšənā karsheNaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:14 HEB: וְהַקָּרֹ֣ב אֵלָ֗יו כַּרְשְׁנָ֤א שֵׁתָר֙ אַדְמָ֣תָא NAS: and were close to him: Carshena, Shethar, KJV: And the next unto him [was] Carshena, Shethar, INT: and were close to him Carshena Shethar Admatha 1 Occurrence |
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