Strong's Lexicon Hathak: Hathak Original Word: הֲתָךְ Word Origin: Derived from a Persian name, possibly related to the Persian word for "truth" or "veracity." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Hathak in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text of the Book of Esther. Usage: Hathak is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. He is identified as a eunuch in the service of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia. Hathak is specifically mentioned in the Book of Esther as a trusted intermediary between Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai. Cultural and Historical Background: The Book of Esther is set during the reign of King Ahasuerus, who ruled over the Persian Empire from 486 to 465 BC. This period was marked by a complex administrative system where eunuchs often held significant positions of influence within the royal court. Hathak's role as a eunuch and messenger highlights the trust and responsibility placed upon such individuals in the Persian court. The narrative of Esther unfolds in the context of Jewish life in exile, emphasizing themes of providence, courage, and deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition a Pers. official NASB Translation Hathach (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֲתָךְ proper name, masculine a Persian official at court of Ahasuerus Esther 4:5,6,9,10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hatach Probably of foreign origin; Hathak, a Persian eunuch -- Hatach. Forms and Transliterations הֲתָ֑ךְ הֲתָ֖ךְ התך לַהֲתָ֔ךְ לַהֲתָ֜ךְ להתך hă·ṯāḵ haTach hăṯāḵ la·hă·ṯāḵ lahaTach lahăṯāḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 4:5 HEB: וַתִּקְרָא֩ אֶסְתֵּ֨ר לַהֲתָ֜ךְ מִסָּרִיסֵ֤י הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ NAS: summoned Hathach from the king's KJV: Esther for Hatach, [one] of the king's INT: summoned Esther Hathach eunuchs the king's Esther 4:6 Esther 4:9 Esther 4:10 4 Occurrences |
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