Strong's Lexicon Ether: Ether Original Word: עֵתֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to enclose Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Ether" as it is a specific place name in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: In the context of the Bible, "Ether" is a proper noun referring to a town in the territory of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribes of Israel. The name itself may imply a sense of enclosure or protection, consistent with its root meaning. Cultural and Historical Background: Ether is one of the towns listed in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel was a significant event in the history of the Israelites, as it represented the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan. The towns and cities mentioned in these allotments often held strategic, economic, or religious significance for the tribes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from athar Definition perhaps "abundance," a place in Judah NASB Translation Ether (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֶ֫תֶר proper name, of a location (√ dubious); — in Judah Joshua 15:42 ( Ιθακ; A ᵐ5L Αθερ), in Simeon Joshua 19:7 (Ιεθερ; in both followed by עָשָׁן); perhaps = עֲתָךְ q. v.; perhaps (ConderSurvey iii. 261) 'Atr, approximately 2 miles northwest of Beit Jibrin (compare GASmGeogr., Map). III. עתר (√of following) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ether From athar; abundance; Ether, a place in Palestine -- Ether. see HEBREW athar Forms and Transliterations וָעֶ֖תֶר וָעֶ֣תֶר ועתר vaEter wā‘eṯer wā·‘e·ṯerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:42 HEB: לִבְנָ֥ה וָעֶ֖תֶר וְעָשָֽׁן׃ NAS: Libnah and Ether and Ashan, KJV: Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan, INT: Libnah and Ether and Ashan Joshua 19:7 2 Occurrences |