Strong's Lexicon achashteran: Royal horse, swift steed Original Word: אֲחַשְׁתָּרָן Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, as "achashteran" is specific to the Hebrew text and the context of the Persian Empire. Usage: The term "achashteran" refers to a type of horse used in the Persian Empire, likely denoting a swift or royal steed. It is associated with the conveyance of royal messages or decrees, emphasizing speed and authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Persian Empire, horses were a symbol of power and prestige. The Persians were known for their efficient communication system, which included the use of fast horses to deliver messages across the vast empire. The term "achashteran" reflects this cultural emphasis on speed and the importance of royal decrees being delivered promptly. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition royal NASB Translation royal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲחַשְׁתְּרָן] adjective (?) royal (from Persian Khshatra, lordship, realm, see Spiegl. with 215) plural הָאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִים agreeing with הָרֶכֶשׁ Esther 8:10,14. אַחַת see אֶחָד. אַט see אטט. below אטד (meaning dubious; perhaps compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance camel Of Persian origin; a mule -- camel. Forms and Transliterations הָֽאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִ֔ים האחשתרנים hā’ăḥaštərānîm hā·’ă·ḥaš·tə·rā·nîm haachashteraNimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 8:10 HEB: רֹכְבֵ֤י הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הָֽאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִ֔ים בְּנֵ֖י הָֽרַמָּכִֽים׃ KJV: on mules, camels, [and] young INT: riding steeds camels sired the royal Esther 8:14 2 Occurrences |
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