The meaning of “אִיתָמָר”
Understanding ʼÎythâmâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Ithamar. - § Ithamar = "coast of palms" - Ithamar, a son of Aaron 1) fourth and youngest son of Aaron
אִיתָמָר
Ithamar. - § Ithamar = "coast of palms" - Ithamar, a son of Aaron 1) fourth and youngest son of Aaron
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 28:1 | “And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.” Word: אִיתָמָר (ʼÎythâmâr) | |
| Leviticus 10:12 | “And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy:” Word: אִיתָמָר (ʼÎythâmâr) | |
| Numbers 4:33 | “This is the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the tabernacle of the congregation, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.” Word: אִיתָמָר (ʼÎythâmâr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 24:3 | “And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.” Word: אִיתָמָר (ʼÎythâmâr) | |
| Ezra 8:2 | “Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.” Word: אִיתָמָר (ʼÎythâmâr) |