Strong's Lexicon ethan: Enduring, Perpetual, Permanent, Strong Original Word: אֵיתָן Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "perpetuity" or "permanence." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "ethan," the concept of endurance and strength can be related to Greek words such as "στερεός" (stereos - strong, firm) and "αἰώνιος" (aionios - eternal, everlasting). Usage: The Hebrew word "ethan" primarily conveys the idea of something that is enduring, strong, or perpetual. It is used both as an adjective to describe qualities such as strength and permanence, and as a proper noun, notably as a personal name. In its adjectival form, it often describes natural features like rivers or mountains, emphasizing their enduring nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect characteristics or hoped-for attributes. The name "Ethan" would have been chosen to convey strength and endurance, qualities highly valued in a patriarchal society. The use of "ethan" to describe natural features underscores the ancient Hebrew appreciation for the stability and permanence of creation, which was seen as a reflection of God's own eternal nature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition perennial, ever-flowing, permanence NASB Translation enduring (3), ever-flowing (2), firm (1), hard (1), normal state (1), perennially (2), running water (1), secure ones (1), unceasing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. אֵיתָן, אֵתָן adjective perennial, ever-flowing, figurative permanent, as substantive steady flow, permanence; — absolute אֵיתָן Genesis 49:24 8t.; אֵתָן Job 33:19; suffix אֵיתָנוֺ Exodus 14:27; plural אֵיתָנִים Job 12:19; אֵתָנִים 1 Kings 8:2; Micah 6:2; (in form, an 'elative,' Ew§ 162 b = Arabic comparative and superlative); — 1 ever-flowing (opposed to אַכְזָב), נַחַל אֵיתָן Amos 5:24 an ever-flowing wady, Deuteronomy 21:4 (see Dr); as substantive in נַהֲרוֺת אֵיתָּן Psalm 74:15 rivers of steady flow; as substantive also Exodus 14:27 (J), the sea returned לְאֵיתָנוֺ to its steady flow, יֶרַת הָאֵיתָנִים 1 Kings 8:2 month of steady flowings = 7th mo., Oct.-;Nov. (post-Biblical Tisri). 2 figurative permanent, enduring גּוֺי אֵיתָן הוּא Jeremiah 5:15, i.e. a nation whose numbers never dwindle or fail, imperishable, ׳וְרִיב עֲצָמָיו א Job 33:19 Kt the strife of his bones is constant, Genesis 49:24 his bow abode ׳בְּא as an enduring, firm, one, מוֺשָֽׁבְךָ ׳א Numbers 24:21 ("" שִׂים בַּסֶּלַע), נְוֵה אֵיתָן Jeremiah 49:19 = Jeremiah 50:44 an abode of permanency (of Edom, and Babylon, suddenly depopulated by foe, figured as lion); האיתנים מוסדי ארץ Micah 6:2 ye ever-enduring ones, the foundations of the earth (but read probably with We הַאֲזִינוּ), Job 12:19 אֵיתָנִים יְסַלֵּף he subverteth them that are firmly seated (i.e. men established in hereditary offices or dignities). Very uncertain is Proverbs 13:15 דֶּרֶךְ בִּגְדִים אֵיתָן, perhaps firm, hard, rugged (Ew De Hi Now according to Str. the text is corrupt). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hard, mighty, rough, strength, strong Or (shortened) ethan {ay-thawn'}; from an unused root (meaning to continue); permanence; hence (concrete) permanent; specifically a chieftain -- hard, mighty, rough, strength, strong. Forms and Transliterations אֵיתָ֔ן אֵיתָ֣ן אֵיתָֽן׃ אֵיתָן֒ אֵיתָן֙ אֵתָֽן׃ איתן איתן׃ אתן׃ בְּאֵיתָן֙ באיתן וְאֵֽתָנִ֣ים וְהָאֵתָנִ֖ים ואתנים והאתנים לְאֵ֣יתָנ֔וֹ לאיתנו ’ê·ṯān ’êṯān bə’êṯān bə·’ê·ṯān beeiTan eiTan eTan lə’êṯānōw lə·’ê·ṯā·nōw leEitaNo veetaNim vehaetaNim wə’êṯānîm wə·’ê·ṯā·nîm wə·hā·’ê·ṯā·nîm wəhā’êṯānîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:24 HEB: וַתֵּ֤שֶׁב בְּאֵיתָן֙ קַשְׁתּ֔וֹ וַיָּפֹ֖זּוּ NAS: remained firm, And his arms KJV: abode in strength, and the arms INT: remained firm his bow were agile Exodus 14:27 Numbers 24:21 Deuteronomy 21:4 Job 12:19 Job 33:19 Psalm 74:15 Proverbs 13:15 Jeremiah 5:15 Jeremiah 49:19 Jeremiah 50:44 Amos 5:24 Micah 6:2 13 Occurrences |
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