Strong's Lexicon ethnan: Hire, wages, payment, fee Original Word: אֶתְנַן Word Origin: Derived from the root word נָתַן (natan), meaning "to give." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "μισθός" (misthos - Strong's G3408), which generally means wages or reward, though it does not carry the same specific connotation of prostitution. Usage: The term "ethnan" is primarily used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the wages or payment given to a prostitute. It carries a negative connotation, often symbolizing unfaithfulness and idolatry, as it is associated with the illicit and immoral exchange of goods or services. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, prostitution was not only a social issue but also intertwined with religious practices, particularly in pagan temples where ritual prostitution was sometimes practiced. The use of "ethnan" in the Hebrew Bible often serves as a metaphor for Israel's unfaithfulness to God, likening idolatry to spiritual adultery. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where faithfulness was paramount. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition the wages (of a harlot) NASB Translation earnings (4), harlot's wages (2), hire (1), lovers (1), money (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hire, reward The same as 'ethnah; a gift (as the price of harlotry or idolatry) -- hire, reward. see HEBREW 'ethnah Forms and Transliterations אֶתְנַ֖ן אֶתְנַ֥ן אֶתְנַ֨ן אֶתְנַנֶּ֙יהָ֙ אֶתְנָ֔ן אֶתְנָ֗ן אֶתְנָֽן׃ אתנן אתנן׃ אתנניה וְאֶתְנַ֛ן וְאֶתְנַנָּ֗הּ ואתנן ואתננה לְאֶתְנַנָּ֑ה לאתננה מֵאֶתְנַ֤ן מאתנן ’eṯ·nan ’eṯ·nān ’eṯ·nan·ne·hā ’eṯnan ’eṯnān ’eṯnannehā etNan etnanNeiha lə’eṯnannāh lə·’eṯ·nan·nāh leetnanNah mê’eṯnan mê·’eṯ·nan meetNan veetNan veetnanNah wə’eṯnan wə’eṯnannāh wə·’eṯ·nan wə·’eṯ·nan·nāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 23:18 HEB: לֹא־ תָבִיא֩ אֶתְנַ֨ן זוֹנָ֜ה וּמְחִ֣יר NAS: You shall not bring the hire of a harlot KJV: Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, INT: shall not bring the hire of a harlot the wages Isaiah 23:17 Isaiah 23:18 Ezekiel 16:31 Ezekiel 16:34 Ezekiel 16:34 Ezekiel 16:41 Hosea 9:1 Micah 1:7 Micah 1:7 Micah 1:7 11 Occurrences |
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