Strong's Lexicon Ethni: Ethni Original Word: אֶתְנִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֶתֶן (ethen), meaning "gift" or "strength." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ethni in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of "gift" can be related to the Greek word δῶρον (dōron, Strong's Greek 1435), meaning "gift." Usage: The name Ethni is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name. It is understood to mean "gift" or "strong," reflecting the Hebrew root from which it is derived. In the context of the Bible, names often carry significant meanings that reflect the character or destiny of the individual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given with the hope or expectation that the individual would embody the meaning of their name. The name Ethni, meaning "gift" or "strong," would have been a desirable attribute for a person, especially in a culture that valued strength and viewed children as gifts from God. The use of such names reflects the theological and cultural values of the time, where names were not just identifiers but also carried prophetic or aspirational significance. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ethni Perhaps from 'ethnah; munificence; Ethni, an Israelite -- Ethni. see HEBREW 'ethnah 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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