Strong's Lexicon Marsena: Marsena Original Word: מַרְסְנָא Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Marsena, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Usage: Marsena is a name mentioned in the Bible as one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to the king's presence and sat first in the kingdom. The name appears in the context of the Persian court during the reign of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). Cultural and Historical Background: The name Marsena is found in the Book of Esther, which is set in the Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus. The Persian Empire was one of the largest empires in ancient history, known for its complex administration and influential culture. The princes of Persia and Media, including Marsena, were high-ranking officials who played significant roles in advising the king and making important decisions. The account of Esther highlights the political intrigue and the providence of God in preserving the Jewish people during this period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a Persian noble NASB Translation Marsena (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַרְסְנָא proper name, masculine a Persian noble Esther 1:14. [מֵרֵעַ] see רעה. מִרְעֶה, [מַרְעִית] see רעה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Marsena Of foreign derivation; Marsena, a Persian -- Marsena. Forms and Transliterations מַרְסְנָ֖א מרסנא mar·sə·nā marseNa marsənāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:14 HEB: תַרְשִׁ֔ישׁ מֶ֥רֶס מַרְסְנָ֖א מְמוּכָ֑ן שִׁבְעַ֞ת NAS: Meres, Marsena and Memucan, KJV: Meres, Marsena, [and] Memucan, INT: Tarshish Meres Marsena and Memucan the seven 1 Occurrence |
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