Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אִטֵּר”
Understanding ʼiṭṭêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[phrase] left-handed. - shut up, i.e. impeded (as to the use of the right hand) 1) bound, impeded (on the right, ie, lef...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אִטֵּר
Phoneticit-tare'
Transliterationʼiṭṭêr
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[phrase] left-handed. - shut up, i.e. impeded (as to the use of the right hand) 1) bound, impeded (on the right, ie, left-handed), shut, shut up
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 3:15 | “But when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab.” Word: אִטֵּר (ʼiṭṭêr) | |
| Judges 20:16 | “Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair breadth, and not miss.” Word: אִטֵּר (ʼiṭṭêr) |