Strong's Lexicon
ethan: Enduring, Perpetual, Permanent, Strong
Original Word:אֵיתָן
Part of Speech:Adjective
Transliteration:eythan
Pronunciation:ay-thawn'
Phonetic Spelling:(ay-thawn')
Definition:Enduring, Perpetual, Permanent, Strong
Meaning:permanence, permanent, a chieftain
Word Origin:Derived from a root word meaning "perpetuity" or "permanence."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "ethan," the concept of endurance and strength can be related to Greek words such as "στερεός" (stereos - strong, firm) and "αἰώνιος" (aionios - eternal, everlasting).
Usage:The Hebrew word "ethan" primarily conveys the idea of something that is enduring, strong, or perpetual. It is used both as an adjective to describe qualities such as strength and permanence, and as a proper noun, notably as a personal name. In its adjectival form, it often describes natural features like rivers or mountains, emphasizing their enduring nature.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect characteristics or hoped-for attributes. The name "Ethan" would have been chosen to convey strength and endurance, qualities highly valued in a patriarchal society. The use of "ethan" to describe natural features underscores the ancient Hebrew appreciation for the stability and permanence of creation, which was seen as a reflection of God's own eternal nature.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom an unused word
Definitionperennial, ever-flowing, permanence
NASB Translationenduring (3), ever-flowing (2), firm (1), hard (1), normal state (1), perennially (2), running water (1), secure ones (1), unceasing (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. , , figurative permanent, as substantive steady flow, permanence; — absolute
Genesis 49:24 8t.;
Job 33:19; suffix
Exodus 14:27; plural
Job 12:19;
1 Kings 8:2;
Micah 6:2; (in form, an 'elative,' Ew
§ 162 b = Arabic comparative and superlative); —
ever-flowing (opposed to ),Amos 5:24 anever-flowing wady,Deuteronomy 21:4 (see Dr); as substantive inPsalm 74:15rivers of steady flow; as substantive alsoExodus 14:27 (J), the sea returned to itssteady flow,1 Kings 8:2 month ofsteady flowings = 7th mo., Oct.-;Nov. (post-Biblical Tisri).
figurativepermanent, enduringJeremiah 5:15, i.e. a nation whose numbers never dwindle or fail,imperishable,Job 33:19 Kt the strife of his bones isconstant,Genesis 49:24 his bow abode as anenduring, firm, one,Numbers 24:21 ("" ),Jeremiah 49:19 =Jeremiah 50:44 an abode ofpermanency (of Edom, and Babylon, suddenly depopulated by foe, figured as lion);Micah 6:2 yeever-enduring ones, the foundations of the earth (but read probably with We ),Job 12:19 he subverteth them that arefirmly seated (i.e. men established in hereditary offices or dignities). Very uncertain isProverbs 13:15 , perhapsfirm, hard, rugged (Ew De Hi Now according to Str. the text is corrupt).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hard, mighty, rough, strength, strong
Or (shortened) ethan {ay-thawn'}; from an unused root (meaning to continue); permanence; hence (concrete) permanent; specifically a chieftain -- hard, mighty, rough, strength, strong.
Forms and Transliterations
אֵיתָ֔ן אֵיתָ֣ן אֵיתָֽן׃ אֵיתָן֒ אֵיתָן֙ אֵתָֽן׃ איתן איתן׃ אתן׃ בְּאֵיתָן֙ באיתן וְאֵֽתָנִ֣ים וְהָאֵתָנִ֖ים ואתנים והאתנים לְאֵ֣יתָנ֔וֹ לאיתנו ’ê·ṯān ’êṯān bə’êṯān bə·’ê·ṯān beeiTan eiTan eTan lə’êṯānōw lə·’ê·ṯā·nōw leEitaNo veetaNim vehaetaNim wə’êṯānîm wə·’ê·ṯā·nîm wə·hā·’ê·ṯā·nîm wəhā’êṯānîm
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