Strong's Lexicon Pithon: Pithon Original Word: פִיתוֹן Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain root, possibly related to the concept of "opening" or "spreading out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Pithon, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: Pithon is a personal name found in the genealogies of the Bible. It is used to identify a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the context of the biblical narrative but serves to trace lineage and heritage. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling covenantal promises. The tribe of Benjamin held significant importance, being one of the twelve tribes of Israel and the tribe from which the first king of Israel, Saul, originated. Names like Pithon would have been recorded to preserve family lines and tribal affiliations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a desc. of Saul NASB Translation Pithon (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּיתוֺן proper name, masculine descendant of Saul 1 Chronicles 8:35 = מִּיתֹן 1 Chronicles 9:41, Φιθων, Φαιθων, ᵐ5L Φιθωθ. פכך (√ of following; compare Late Hebrew מֵּךְ flask, also מִּכְמֵּךְ trickle, denominative, or < onomatopoetic).> Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pithon Probably from the same as poth; expansive; Pithon, an Israelite -- Pithon. see HEBREW poth Forms and Transliterations פִּית֥וֹן פיתון pî·ṯō·wn piTon pîṯōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:35 HEB: וּבְנֵ֖י מִיכָ֑ה פִּית֥וֹן וָמֶ֖לֶךְ וְתַאְרֵ֥עַ NAS: of Micah [were] Pithon, Melech, KJV: of Micah [were], Pithon, and Melech, INT: the sons of Micah Pithon Melech Tarea 1 Chronicles 9:41 2 Occurrences |
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