The meaning of “מִתְרְדָת”
Understanding Mithrᵉdâth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Persian origin Mithredath. - § Mithredath = "given by Mithra" - Mithredath, the name of two Persians 1) treasurer of ...
מִתְרְדָת
of Persian origin Mithredath. - § Mithredath = "given by Mithra" - Mithredath, the name of two Persians 1) treasurer of king Cyrus of Persia 2) a Persian officer stationed at Samaria in the time of Artaxerxes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 1:8 | “Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.” Word: מִתְרְדָת (Mithrᵉdâth) | |
| Ezra 4:7 | “And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue.” Word: מִתְרְדָת (Mithrᵉdâth) |