5415. nethan
Lexical Summary
nethan: bestows, provide, give

Original Word: נְתַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Phonetic Spelling: (neth-an')
KJV: bestow, give pay
NASB: bestows, provide, give, pay
Word Origin: [(Aramaic) corresponding to H5414 (נָתַן - give)]

1. give

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bestow, give pay

(Aramaic) corresponding to nathan; give -- bestow, give pay.

see HEBREW nathan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to nathan
Definition
to give
NASB Translation
bestows (3), give (1), pay (1), provide (2).

Topical Lexicon
Overview

Strong’s Hebrew 5415 (Aramaic form of the Hebrew root “to give”) appears seven times in the Old Testament, all within the Aramaic sections of Ezra and Daniel. Whether referring to monetary tribute rendered to earthly kings (Ezra) or sovereign authority bestowed by the Most High (Daniel), the verb underscores God’s ultimate ownership of every resource and every realm of power.

Occurrences and Immediate Contexts

1. Ezra 4:13 – Foes of the returning exiles warn Artaxerxes that, if Jerusalem is rebuilt, its citizens “will no longer pay tribute, duty, or toll,” threatening the royal treasury.
2. Ezra 7:20 (twice in the verse) – Artaxerxes authorizes Ezra to “pay for it from the royal treasury” whatever further expenses the temple may require. The Persian king becomes an instrument through whom God provides.
3. Daniel 2:16 – Daniel requests that Nebuchadnezzar “give him time” so he might reveal the dream and its interpretation, trusting that God will also “give” the needed insight.

4-6. Daniel 4:17, 25, 32 – Three times Nebuchadnezzar is told that “the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wishes.” The repetition magnifies the doctrine of divine sovereignty over human dominion.

Theology of Divine Sovereignty

In Daniel, 5415 shifts the focus from human agency (“kings give orders”) to divine prerogative (“God gives kingdoms”). Nebuchadnezzar learns that his throne is a delegated trust, not a personal possession. The verb thus serves as a theological hinge, moving the narrative from human pride to humble acknowledgment:

“...until you recognize that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wishes.” (Daniel 4:25)

By using the same word for taxes in Ezra and kingdoms in Daniel, Scripture reminds readers that both coins and crowns are God’s to distribute.

Principles of Tribute and Stewardship

Ezra demonstrates responsible stewardship. The exiles’ adversaries claim Jerusalem will refuse to “pay” (5415) taxes, portraying the Jews as rebels. In contrast, Artaxerxes’ decree shows a righteous channeling of imperial funds toward temple worship. God “gives” through a pagan monarch to accomplish His redemptive plan. Believers glean two lessons:
• Civic duties such as taxes can align with God’s purposes when rendered in faith (compare Romans 13:6-7).
• Resources entrusted to leaders must be “given” back for God-honoring ministry, echoing Jesus’ teaching, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s” (Matthew 22:21).

Implications for Leadership and Ministry

Daniel models intercession and dependence. He asks the king to “give him time” (Daniel 2:16) not as a stalling tactic but as an act of faith that God will “give” revelation. Christian leaders are reminded that time, insight, and authority come from the Lord; petitions for any of these should be directed first heavenward.

Nebuchadnezzar’s humbling warns every ruler and ministry overseer: positions are temporary gifts. Recognizing this cultivates humility, accountability, and expectancy that God may “set over it the lowliest of men” (Daniel 4:17).

Christological Connections

The pattern of kingdom-giving finds its climax in the Father’s gift of universal dominion to the Son:

“The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed.” (Daniel 2:44)

“Authority, glory, and sovereign power were given to Him.” (Daniel 7:14)

Thus 5415 foreshadows the ultimate transfer of rule to Jesus Christ, the perfect King who receives authority yet remains eternally one with the Giver.

Practical Application for Believers

• Acknowledge God as the source of every resource, opportunity, and authority.
• Embrace financial and civic responsibilities as avenues for worship.
• Pray with confidence that the Lord who “gives” wisdom (James 1:5) will supply every need for life and ministry.
• Walk in humility, knowing that any platform or influence is a reversible gift designed to exalt the Giver, not the receiver.

Through its seven appearances, Strong’s 5415 weaves a consistent biblical theme: from silver coins in Persia to imperial thrones in Babylon, everything that is “given” belongs first to God and must ultimately return to His glory.

Forms and Transliterations
יִנְתְּנ֔וּן יִנְתֵּן־ יִתְּנִנַּ֔הּ יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃ ינתן־ ינתנון יתננה יתננה׃ לְמִנְתַּ֑ן למנתן תִּנְתֵּ֕ן תנתן lə·min·tan leminTan ləmintan tin·tên tinTen tintên yin·tə·nūn yin·tên- yinten yintên- yinteNun yintənūn yit·tə·nin·nah yitteninNah yittəninnah
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Ezra 4:13
HEB: וַהֲלָךְ֙ לָ֣א יִנְתְּנ֔וּן וְאַפְּתֹ֥ם מַלְכִ֖ים
NAS: are finished, they will not pay tribute,
KJV: [again, then] will they not pay toll,
INT: toll not pay the revenue of the kings

Ezra 7:20
HEB: יִפֶּל־ לָ֖ךְ לְמִנְתַּ֑ן תִּנְתֵּ֕ן מִן־
NAS: you may have occasion to provide, provide
KJV: which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow
INT: which may have to provide provide of

Ezra 7:20
HEB: לָ֖ךְ לְמִנְתַּ֑ן תִּנְתֵּ֕ן מִן־ בֵּ֖ית
NAS: to provide, provide [for it] from the royal
KJV: to bestow, bestow [it] out of
INT: may have to provide provide of the house

Daniel 2:16
HEB: דִּ֚י זְמָ֣ן יִנְתֵּן־ לֵ֔הּ וּפִשְׁרָ֖א
NAS: of the king that he would give him time,
KJV: the king that he would give him time,
INT: forasmuch time give the interpretation shew

Daniel 4:17
HEB: דִּ֤י יִצְבֵּא֙ יִתְּנִנַּ֔הּ וּשְׁפַ֥ל אֲנָשִׁ֖ים
NAS: of mankind, And bestows it on whom
KJV: of men, and giveth it to whomsoever
INT: forasmuch wishes and bestows the lowliest of mankind

Daniel 4:25
HEB: דִּ֥י יִצְבֵּ֖א יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃
NAS: of mankind and bestows it on whomever
KJV: of men, and giveth it to whomsoever
INT: forasmuch wishes and bestows

Daniel 4:32
HEB: דִּ֥י יִצְבֵּ֖א יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃
NAS: of mankind and bestows it on whomever
KJV: of men, and giveth it to whomsoever
INT: forasmuch will and bestows

7 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5415
7 Occurrences


lə·min·tan — 1 Occ.
tin·tên — 1 Occ.
yin·tên- — 1 Occ.
yin·tə·nūn — 1 Occ.
yit·tə·nin·nah — 3 Occ.

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