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Atha is not a directly mentioned figure or term in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, the name "Atha" may be considered a variant or abbreviation of names such as "Athaliah" or "Atharim," which are found within the biblical narrative. This entry will explore these connections and their significance within the biblical context.
AthaliahAthaliah is a more prominent figure associated with the name "Atha." She was the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel and became the queen of Judah through her marriage to King Jehoram. Her account is primarily found in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Athaliah is noted for her idolatrous practices and her attempt to exterminate the Davidic line, which she saw as a threat to her power. After the death of her son, King Ahaziah, Athaliah seized the throne and ruled as queen for six years. Her reign is marked by the promotion of Baal worship, reflecting the influence of her mother, Jezebel.
The biblical account of Athaliah's downfall is a dramatic one. Jehoiada the priest orchestrated a coup to overthrow her, revealing that Ahaziah's son, Joash, had survived her massacre of the royal family. In a public ceremony, Joash was crowned king, and Athaliah was executed. This event is recorded in
2 Kings 11:1-20 and
2 Chronicles 22:10-23:21. The narrative highlights the restoration of the Davidic line and the reestablishment of the worship of Yahweh in Judah.
AtharimThe term "Atharim" appears in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. In
Numbers 21:1, the "Way of Atharim" is mentioned as a route taken by the Israelites. The passage states: "When the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming along the road to Atharim, he fought against Israel and captured some of them" . This encounter led to a vow by the Israelites to the LORD, resulting in their victory over the Canaanites and the destruction of their cities.
The "Way of Atharim" is significant as it represents a period of testing and divine intervention during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. It underscores the challenges faced by the Israelites and God's faithfulness in delivering them from their enemies.
ConclusionWhile "Atha" itself is not a distinct biblical term, its association with figures like Athaliah and terms like Atharim provides insight into the broader biblical narrative. Athaliah's account serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of idolatry and the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God's covenant. The mention of Atharim highlights the Israelites' journey and God's providential care in guiding and protecting His people.
Greek
3134. marana tha -- (our) Lord, come!... Maranatha. Of Chaldee origin (meaning our Lord has come); maranatha, ie An exclamation
of the approaching divine judgment -- Maran-
atha. (tha) -- 1 Occurrence.
...Strong's Hebrew
858. athah -- to comeathah or
atha. 857, 858. athah or
atha. 859 . to come. Transliteration: athah
or
atha Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thaw') Short Definition: brought.
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Anathema and Grace
... 'The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus
Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.23.... Anathema Maran-atha....
1 Cor. xvi. 10
... to spring up. "Maranatha." [348] For what reason is this word used? And
wherefore too in the Hebrew-tongue? Seeing that arrogance...
Prayer after Communion.
... [2465] Hosanna to the God (Son) [2466] of David! If any one is holy, let him
come; if any one is not so, let him repent. [2467] Maranatha....
Letter xxvi. To Marcella.
... An explanation of certain Hebrew words which have been left untranslated in the
versions. The words are Alleluia, Amen, Maranatha. Written at Rome 384 ad....
Definitive Form of the Ideas of Jesus Respecting the Kingdom of...
... A Syrian expression, Maranatha, "Our Lord cometh!"[5] became a sort of password,
which the believers used amongst themselves to strengthen their faith and...
Didache Ton Dodeka Apostolon
... ei tis hagios estin, erchestho; ei tis ouk esti, metanoeito; maranatha; amen.7.
tois de prophetais epitrepete eucharistein hosa thelousin. XI....
The Pastor's Parting Blessing
... Corinthians. "The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. If any man love
not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha. The...
The Apocalypse.
... His was truly a book of the times and for the times, and administered to the persecuted
brethren the one but all-sufficient consolation: Maranatha!...
The Unclean Spirits.
... gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed," Gal.1:6-9. "If
any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema, Maran-atha." 1:Cor...
On the Formation of the Character of Believers, and on Giving of...
... [3457] 1 Corinthians 11:59.[See Elucidation I. p. 382, supra.]. [3458] [Comp. Teaching,
chap. x.--R.]. [3459] ["Maranatha," as in Teaching.--R.]....
Thesaurus
Atha (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Atha (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man
love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
...Maran-atha (1 Occurrence)
Maran-atha. Maranatha, Maran-atha. Maranathamaranatha . Multi-Version
Concordance Maran-atha (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians...
Maranatha (1 Occurrence)
... according to some, "has come"; to others, "Come!" an invitation for his speedy
reappearance (compare Revelation 22:20); maranatha, or maranatha): Used in...
Maranathamaranatha (1 Occurrence)
... Maranathamaranatha (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man has not love for
the Lord, let him be cursed. Maranatha (our Lord comes). (See NAS)....
Hour (124 Occurrences)
... our (sha`atha', she`a'; hora): Hour as a division of the day does not occur in the
Old Testament; the term she`a' (sha`atha') found in Dnl, is Aramaic, and as...
Ass (95 Occurrences)
... type of the ass. (2) 'Athon, Assyrian 'atanu and Aramaic 'atana', is derived
from 'atha' "to come," "go," etc. (Furst suggests that...
Athach (1 Occurrence)
Ateta
Syriac (2 Occurrences)
... lama sabachthani?" (Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:46 gives the Hebrews form, "Eli, Eli"),
"Raca" (Matthew 5:22), "Ephphatha" (Mark 7:34), "Maran-atha" (1 Corinthians...
Hand (14438 Occurrences)
... in Philippians 4:5, "The Lord is at hand," though many, perhaps most, commentators
regard the expression as a version of the Aramaic maranatha (1 Corinthians...
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