The meaning of “תַּתְּנַי”
Understanding Tattᵉnay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign derivation Tatnai. - § Tatnai = "gift" - Tattenai, a Persian 1) a Persian governor in Syria who opposed the r...
תַּתְּנַי
of foreign derivation Tatnai. - § Tatnai = "gift" - Tattenai, a Persian 1) a Persian governor in Syria who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem
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: תַּתְּנַי (Tattᵉnay) | |
| 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: תַּתְּנַי (Tattᵉnay) | |
| 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: תַּתְּנַי (Tattᵉnay) | |
| 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: תַּתְּנַי (Tattᵉnay) |