אֵיתָן

e.tanProper Noun (Masculine)H0387

Ethan

From: the same as H386 (אֵיתָן); permanent;

Short Definition

Ethan, the name of four Israelites

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Mahol (H4235); brother of: Heman (H1968), Calcol (H3633) and Darda (H1862) § Ethan = "enduring" 1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom 2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah 3) a Kohathite descendant of ) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Chronicles
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 15:17
  • 1 Chronicles 15:19
  • 1 Chronicles 2:6
  • 1 Chronicles 2:8

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