The meaning of “אֵיתָן”
Understanding ʼÊythân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as אֵיתָן; permanent Ethan. - § Ethan = "enduring" - Ethan, the name of four Israelites 1) an Ezrahite known fo...
אֵיתָן
the same as אֵיתָן; permanent Ethan. - § Ethan = "enduring" - Ethan, the name of four Israelites 1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom 2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah 3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi 4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 4:31 | “For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.” Word: אֵיתָן (ʼÊythân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 6:44 | “And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,” Word: אֵיתָן (ʼÊythân) | |
| Psalms 89:1 | “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.” Word: אֵיתָן (ʼÊythân) |