5411. nethinim

Lexicon

nethinim: Nethinim

Original Word: נָתִין
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Nathiyn
Pronunciation: neh-thee-NEEM
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-theen')
Definition: Nethinim
Meaning: the Nethinim, Temple-servants

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Nethinims

Or Nathuwn (Ezra 8:17) {naw-thoon'} (the proper form as passive participle), from nathan; one given, i.e. (in the plural only) the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty) -- Nethinims.

see HEBREW nathan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nathan
Definition
temple servants
NASB Translation
temple servants (16).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

נְתִינִים noun masculine plural Nethinim (properly those given to the service of the sanctuary, as Levites are called נְתוּנִים Numbers 3:9; Numbers 8:16,19); — only 1 Chronicles 9:2 (where distinguished from priests and Levites) + 16 t. Ezra Nehemiah (often distinguished from priests, Levites and porters; Ezra 8:17 Kt has הנתונים, Qr הַנְּתִינִים), namely: Ezra 2:43,58,70 = Nehemiah 7:46; Nehemiah 7:60; Nehemiah 7:72 (so Baer, Ginsb; van d. H. Nehemiah 7:73), Ezra 7:7; Ezra 8:17,20 (appointment ascribed to David, compare 1 Chronicles 9:2), 1 Chronicles 9:20; Nehemiah 10:29; Nehemiah 11:3; living on the Ophel Nehemiah 3:26; Nehemiah 11:21; with their own overseers Nehemiah 11:21, having a house known (in part) by their name Nehemiah 3:31. — On ׳נ see further Bau^{Priesterthum 100, 142 f}.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָתַן (nathan), meaning "to give."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of giving or dedicating is Strong's G1325 (δίδωμι, didōmi), which means "to give." This Greek term reflects the idea of dedication or assignment, similar to the role of the Nethinim as those given to Temple service.

Usage: The Nethinim are mentioned in the context of their role as Temple-servants, particularly during the periods of the return from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple. They are listed among those who returned with Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Context: The Nethinim were a distinct group of Temple-servants in ancient Israel, whose primary role was to assist the Levites in the various duties associated with the Temple. The term "Nethinim" is believed to mean "those given" or "dedicated," indicating their consecration to the service of the Temple.

The origin of the Nethinim is somewhat obscure, but they are thought to have been descendants of the Gibeonites, who were assigned to serve the Israelites after their deception in the time of Joshua (Joshua 9:27). Over time, their role became institutionalized, and they were recognized as a formal group within the Temple hierarchy.

The Nethinim are mentioned in several post-exilic books of the Bible, including Ezra and Nehemiah. In Ezra 2:43-58 and Nehemiah 7:46-60, they are listed among those who returned from Babylonian captivity. Their presence underscores the continuity of Temple worship and the restoration of religious practices following the exile.

The Nethinim were considered lower in status than the Levites, yet their service was essential for the functioning of the Temple. They performed menial tasks and assisted in the maintenance and operation of the Temple, allowing the Levites to focus on their priestly duties.

Forms and Transliterations

הַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים הַנְּתִינִ֑ים הַנְּתִינִ֔ים הַנְּתִינִ֖ים הַנְּתִינִ֗ים הַנְּתִינִֽים׃ הַנְּתִינִים֙ הנתינים הנתינים׃ וְהַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים וְהַנְּתִינִ֔ים וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים וְהַנְּתִינִ֛ים וְהַנְּתִינִֽים׃ והנתינים והנתינים׃ נְתִינִ֖ים נתינים han·nə·ṯî·nîm hannetiNim hannəṯînîm nə·ṯî·nîm netiNim nəṯînîm vehannetiNim wə·han·nə·ṯî·nîm wəhannəṯînîm

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 9:2
HEB: הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים הַלְוִיִּ֖ם וְהַנְּתִינִֽים׃
NAS: the Levites and the temple servants.
KJV: Levites, and the Nethinims.
INT: the priests the Levites and the temple

Ezra 2:43
HEB: הַנְּתִינִ֑ים בְּנֵי־ צִיחָ֥א
NAS: The temple servants: the sons of Ziha,
KJV: The Nethinims: the children of Ziha,
INT: the temple the sons of Ziha

Ezra 2:58
HEB: כָּ֨ל־ הַנְּתִינִ֔ים וּבְנֵ֖י עַבְדֵ֣י
NAS: All the temple servants and the sons
KJV: All the Nethinims, and the children
INT: All the Nethinims and the children servants

Ezra 2:70
HEB: וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֧ים וְהַשּׁוֹעֲרִ֛ים וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים בְּעָרֵיהֶ֑ם וְכָל־
NAS: the gatekeepers and the temple servants lived
KJV: and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt
INT: the singers the gatekeepers and the temple their cities and all

Ezra 7:7
HEB: וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֧ים וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֛ים וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים אֶל־ יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
NAS: the gatekeepers and the temple servants went
KJV: and the porters, and the Nethinims, unto Jerusalem,
INT: the singers the gatekeepers and the temple to Jerusalem

Ezra 8:17
HEB: [הַנְּתוּנִים כ] (הַנְּתִינִים֙ ק) בְּכָסִפְיָ֣א
NAS: [and] his brothers, the temple servants at the place
KJV: [and] to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place
INT: Iddo his brothers Nethinims Casiphia the place

Ezra 8:20
HEB: וּמִן־ הַנְּתִינִ֗ים שֶׁנָּתַ֨ן דָּוִ֤יד
NAS: and 220 of the temple servants, whom
KJV: Also of the Nethinims, whom David
INT: at of the temple had given David

Ezra 8:20
HEB: לַעֲבֹדַ֣ת הַלְוִיִּ֔ם נְתִינִ֖ים מָאתַ֣יִם וְעֶשְׂרִ֑ים
NAS: of the temple servants, whom
KJV: and twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed
INT: the service of the Levites servants hundred and twenty

Nehemiah 3:26
HEB: וְהַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים הָי֥וּ יֹשְׁבִ֖ים
NAS: The temple servants living in Ophel
KJV: Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel,
INT: the temple become living

Nehemiah 3:31
HEB: עַד־ בֵּ֥ית הַנְּתִינִ֖ים וְהָרֹכְלִ֑ים נֶ֚גֶד
NAS: as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants,
KJV: unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants,
INT: far as the house of the temple the merchants front

Nehemiah 7:46
HEB: הַנְּתִינִ֑ים בְּנֵי־ צִחָ֥א
NAS: The temple servants: the sons of Ziha,
KJV: The Nethinims: the children of Ziha,
INT: the temple the sons of Ziha

Nehemiah 7:60
HEB: כָּל־ הַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים וּבְנֵ֖י עַבְדֵ֣י
NAS: All the temple servants and the sons
KJV: All the Nethinims, and the children
INT: All the Nethinims and the children servants

Nehemiah 7:73
HEB: וּמִן־ הָעָ֧ם וְהַנְּתִינִ֛ים וְכָל־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
NAS: of the people, the temple servants and all
KJV: and [some] of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel,
INT: some of the people the temple and all Israel

Nehemiah 10:28
HEB: הַשּׁוֹעֲרִ֨ים הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֜ים הַנְּתִינִ֗ים וְֽכָל־ הַנִּבְדָּ֞ל
NAS: the singers, the temple servants and all
KJV: the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated
INT: the gatekeepers the singers the temple and all had separated

Nehemiah 11:3
HEB: הַכֹּהֲנִים֙ וְהַלְוִיִּ֣ם וְהַנְּתִינִ֔ים וּבְנֵ֖י עַבְדֵ֥י
NAS: the Levites, the temple servants and the descendants
KJV: and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children
INT: the priests the Levites the temple and the descendants servants

Nehemiah 11:21
HEB: וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים יֹשְׁבִ֣ים בָּעֹ֑פֶל
NAS: But the temple servants were living
KJV: But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel:
INT: the temple were living Ophel

Nehemiah 11:21
HEB: וְגִשְׁפָּ֖א עַל־ הַנְּתִינִֽים׃ פ
NAS: But the temple servants were living
KJV: and Gispa [were] over the Nethinims.
INT: and Gishpa charge servants

17 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5411
17 Occurrences

han·nə·ṯî·nîm — 9 Occ.
nə·ṯî·nîm — 1 Occ.
wə·han·nə·ṯî·nîm — 7 Occ.