The meaning of “שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי”
Understanding Shᵉthar Bôwzᵉnay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign derivation Shetharboznai. - § Shethar-boznai = "star of splendour" - Shethar-Bozenai, a Persian officer 1) a ...
שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי
of foreign derivation Shetharboznai. - § Shethar-boznai = "star of splendour" - Shethar-Bozenai, a Persian officer 1) a Persian officer in the reign of Darius
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 5:3 | “At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar–boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?” Word: שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי (Shᵉthar Bôwzᵉnay) | |
| Ezra 5:6 | “The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar–boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:” Word: שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי (Shᵉthar Bôwzᵉnay) | |
| Ezra 6:6 | “Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar–boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:” Word: שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי (Shᵉthar Bôwzᵉnay) | |
| Ezra 6:13 | “Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar–boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.” Word: שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי (Shᵉthar Bôwzᵉnay) |