The meaning of “תַּתְּנַי”

Understanding Tattᵉnay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

תַּתְּנַי

Phonetictat-ten-ah'-ee

TransliterationTattᵉnay

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of foreign derivation Tatnai. - § Tatnai = "gift" - Tattenai, a Persian 1) a Persian governor in Syria who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem

Scripture References

4 total references

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?”
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:”
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:”
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Ezra

Book Distribution

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