Lexicon Ethni: Ethni Original Word: אֶתְנִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ethni Perhaps from 'ethnah; munificence; Ethni, an Israelite -- Ethni. see HEBREW 'ethnah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Ethni (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶתְנִי proper name, masculine an ancestor of Asaph 1 Chronicles 6:26 apparently identical with יְאָֽתְרַי v.1 Chronicles 6:6. אֶתְנַן see II. תנן. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to be permanent."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ethni, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of lineage and priestly service can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament to describe priesthood and genealogy, such as "ἱερεύς" (hiereus, Strong's Greek 2409) for priest and "γενεά" (genea, Strong's Greek 1074) for generation or lineage. Usage: Ethni is used as a name for a Levite in the genealogical records of the Bible. Context: Ethni is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of the Gershonites. In 1 Chronicles 6:41 (BSB), Ethni is listed as a descendant of Gershom, the son of Levi, highlighting his role within the Levitical priesthood. The name Ethni signifies a sense of permanence or stability, which may reflect the enduring nature of the Levitical duties and responsibilities. The genealogical records in which Ethni appears serve to establish the continuity and legitimacy of the Levitical line, emphasizing the importance of heritage and divine service in the Israelite community. Forms and Transliterations אֶתְנִ֥י אתני ’eṯ·nî ’eṯnî etNiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:41 HEB: בֶּן־ אֶתְנִ֥י בֶן־ זֶ֖רַח NAS: the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, KJV: The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, INT: the son of Ethni the son of Zerah |
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