8369. Shethar
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Shethar: Shethar

Original Word: שֵׁתָר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shethar
Pronunciation: SHEH-thar
Phonetic Spelling: (shay-thawr')
Definition: Shethar
Meaning: Shethar

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Shethar

Of foreign derivation; Shethar, a Persian satrap -- Shethar.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a prince of Pers.
NASB Translation
Shethar (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֵׁתָר proper name, masculine a prince of Persia Esther 1:14; Σαρσαθαιος.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Persian origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shethar, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Book of Esther.

Usage: Shethar is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name.

Context: Shethar is a figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Esther. He is listed among the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to the king and were considered the highest officials in the kingdom. These princes are noted for their role in advising King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) during the events that led to the deposition of Queen Vashti. The name Shethar, of Persian origin, means "star," which may reflect the cultural influence of Persian astronomy and astrology. The mention of Shethar and his peers highlights the political structure and the advisory system in the Persian Empire, emphasizing the king's reliance on a council of noblemen for governance and decision-making. The narrative in Esther underscores the importance of these officials in the royal court, as they were instrumental in shaping the king's decrees and policies.

Forms and Transliterations
שֵׁתָר֙ שתר šê·ṯār šêṯār sheTar
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Englishman's Concordance
Esther 1:14
HEB: אֵלָ֗יו כַּרְשְׁנָ֤א שֵׁתָר֙ אַדְמָ֣תָא תַרְשִׁ֔ישׁ
NAS: to him: Carshena, Shethar, Admatha,
KJV: unto him [was] Carshena, Shethar, Admatha,
INT: to him Carshena Shethar Admatha Tarshish

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8369
1 Occurrence


šê·ṯār — 1 Occ.















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