5644. Sithri

Lexicon

Sithri: Sithri

Original Word: סִתְרִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Cithriy
Pronunciation: SITH-ree
Phonetic Spelling: (sith-ree')
Definition: Sithri
Meaning: Sithri

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Sithri, an Israelite

From cether; protective; Sithri, an Israelite,:

see HEBREW cether

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sathar
Definition
a Levite
NASB Translation
Sithri (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סִתְרִי proper name, masculine a Levite; — Exodus 6:22, ᵐ5 Σεγρει, A Σεθρει, ᵐ5^L Σετρι.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָתַר (sathar), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name סִתְרִי (Sithri), as it is a specific proper noun found in the Old Testament and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament.

Usage: Sithri is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Sithri is a name mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites. It appears in the context of the family lineage of the tribe of Levi, which was set apart for priestly duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple.
• In the Book of Exodus, Sithri is identified as the father of a notable Levite. The name is found in Exodus 6:22, where it is recorded: "The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri." This passage is part of a genealogical listing that traces the ancestry of Moses and Aaron, emphasizing the Levitical heritage and the divine selection of the tribe for sacred service.
• The name Sithri, meaning "hidden" or "secret," may reflect a characteristic or a divine attribute associated with the individual or the family line. In the context of biblical names, such meanings often carry theological significance, possibly indicating a divine protection or a special role within the community.
• The mention of Sithri in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, particularly for the Levites, who held a unique position among the tribes of Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

וְסִתְרִֽי׃ וסתרי׃ vesitRi wə·siṯ·rî wəsiṯrî

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 6:22
HEB: מִֽישָׁאֵ֥ל וְאֶלְצָפָ֖ן וְסִתְרִֽי׃
NAS: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.
KJV: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
INT: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5644
1 Occurrence

wə·siṯ·rî — 1 Occ.