Strong's Lexicon Zethar: Zethar Original Word: זֵתַר Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Zethar in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Usage: Zethar is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia. The name itself does not have a specific meaning in Hebrew, as it is of Persian origin. Cultural and Historical Background: Zethar is mentioned in the context of the Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus, who is traditionally identified with Xerxes I (reigned 486–465 BC). The eunuchs in the Persian court were often entrusted with significant responsibilities, including managing the king's harem and serving as royal attendants. The mention of Zethar highlights the multicultural and hierarchical nature of the Persian court, where individuals from various backgrounds served the king. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a eunuch of Ahasuerus NASB Translation Zethar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זֵתַר proper name, masculine an eunuch of Ahasuerus Esther 1:10 (OppEsth. 25 compare Persian zaitar, conqueror).Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zethar Of Persian origin; Zethar, a eunuch of Xerxes -- Zethar. Forms and Transliterations זֵתַ֣ר זתר zê·ṯar zeTar zêṯarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:10 HEB: בִּגְתָ֤א וַאֲבַגְתָא֙ זֵתַ֣ר וְכַרְכַּ֔ס שִׁבְעַת֙ NAS: Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, KJV: and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, INT: Bigtha Abagtha Zethar and Carkas the seven |
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