5644. Sithri
Strong's Lexicon
Sithri: Sithri

Original Word: סִתְרִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Cithriy
Pronunciation: SITH-ree
Phonetic Spelling: (sith-ree')
Definition: Sithri
Meaning: Sithri

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root סָתַר (sathar), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Sithri, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of "hidden" or "concealed" can be related to Greek words like κρύπτω (kryptō), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal."

Usage: The name "Sithri" means "hidden" or "concealed." It is used as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically identifying an individual within the Levitical genealogies.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, divine attributes, or familial hopes. The name Sithri, derived from a root meaning "to hide," may suggest a characteristic of protection or divine concealment. The Levites, to whom Sithri belonged, were a tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle, later the Temple, emphasizing holiness and dedication to God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sathar
Definition
a Levite
NASB Translation
Sithri (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
סִתְרִי proper name, masculine a Levite; — Exodus 6:22, ᵐ5 Σεγρει, A Σεθρει, ᵐ5L Σετρι.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sithri, an Israelite

From cether; protective; Sithri, an Israelite,:

see HEBREW cether

Forms and Transliterations
וְסִתְרִֽי׃ וסתרי׃ vesitRi wə·siṯ·rî wəsiṯrî
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 6:22
HEB: מִֽישָׁאֵ֥ל וְאֶלְצָפָ֖ן וְסִתְרִֽי׃
NAS: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.
KJV: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
INT: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5644
1 Occurrence


wə·siṯ·rî — 1 Occ.















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