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Ethan
Ethan in the Bible — the Ezrahite (1KI 4:31) [Zerahite?- 1CH 2:6]. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “strong; the gift of the island”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Ethanproper name
- Hebrew
- אֵיתָן
- Transliteration
- eytan
- Meaning
- long lived, ever-flowing [streams]
- Greek
- Γαιθαν
- Reference
- 1KI 4:31
- Strong's
- H387
Notes
This Ethan is likely the same person as the son of Zerah, son of Judah (1CH 2:6) given the matching names of his brothers. Ethan the "EZrahite" may be a scribal transposition of "ZErahite". Ethan the Ezrahite is also named as the author of Psalm 89. Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary (1871) says they are the same individuals. Sons of Mahol is an appelative for "sons of dancing".
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ethan in the Bible?
Ethan is described in the Bible as the Ezrahite (1KI 4:31) [Zerahite?- 1CH 2:6].
What does the name Ethan mean?
The name Ethan means “strong; the gift of the island” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.