Strong's Lexicon Ittay: Ittai Original Word: אִתַּי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵת (et), meaning "with" or "beside." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ittai in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Ittay, or Ittai, is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably associated with Ittai the Gittite, a loyal warrior and leader from Gath who served King David. The name Ittai can be understood to mean "with me" or "companion," reflecting the loyalty and companionship he demonstrated. Cultural and Historical Background: Ittai the Gittite was a Philistine from Gath, one of the five major Philistine cities. Despite his foreign origin, Ittai showed remarkable loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion. His allegiance to David highlights the cultural exchanges and personal loyalties that transcended national boundaries in the ancient Near East. Ittai's account is a testament to the complex relationships between Israelites and their neighbors. Brown-Driver-Briggs אִתַּי proper name, masculine (perhaps from אֵת with = companionable) — 1 one of David's captains, a native of Gath 2 Samuel 15:19,21,22 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 18:2,5,12. 2 one of David's 30 mighty men, a Benjamite 2 Samuel 23:29 (in 1 Chronicles 11:31 אִתַי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ithai, Ittai Or tiythay {ee-thah'ee}; from 'eth; near; Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite -- Ithai, Ittai. see HEBREW 'eth Forms and Transliterations אִיתַ֣י אִתַּ֖י אִתַּ֛י אִתַּ֣י אִתַּ֤י אִתַּי֙ איתי אתי ’î·ṯay ’it·tay ’îṯay ’ittay iTai itTaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 15:19 HEB: הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ אֶל־ אִתַּ֣י הַגִּתִּ֔י לָ֧מָּה NAS: said to Ittai the Gittite, KJV: the king to Ittai the Gittite, INT: the king to Ittai the Gittite Why 2 Samuel 15:21 2 Samuel 15:22 2 Samuel 15:22 2 Samuel 18:2 2 Samuel 18:5 2 Samuel 18:12 2 Samuel 23:29 1 Chronicles 11:31 9 Occurrences |
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