Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דֹּתָן”
Understanding Dôthân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or (Aramaic dual) דֹּתַיִן Dôthayin (do-thah'-yin); (Genesis 37:17), of uncertain derivation Dothan. h - § Dothan = "two...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דֹּתָן
Phoneticdo'-thawn
TransliterationDôthân
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or (Aramaic dual) דֹּתַיִן Dôthayin (do-thah'-yin); (Genesis 37:17), of uncertain derivation Dothan. h - § Dothan = "two wells" - Dothan, a place in Palestine 1) a place in northern Palestine, 12 miles north of Samaria, the home of Elisha
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:17 | “And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.” Word: דֹּתָן (Dôthân) | |
| 2 Kings 6:13 | “And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.” Word: דֹּתָן (Dôthân) |