6579. partemim

Lexicon

partemim: Nobles, Princes

Original Word: פַרְתַּם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: partam
Pronunciation: par-teh-meem
Phonetic Spelling: (par-tam')
Definition: Nobles, Princes
Meaning: a grandee

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

most noble, prince

Of Persian origin; a grandee -- (most) noble, prince.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
nobles
NASB Translation
noble (1), nobles (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַּרְתְּמִים noun masculine plural nobles (loan-word from Old Persian fratama, first, Spieg^{APK 232}, compare Sanskrit prathama; Lag^{Arm. Stud. § 2289}); — ׳הַמּ Esther 1:3; Esther 6:9; Daniel 1:3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Old Persian, reflecting a title or rank.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G1741 (ἐνδοξος, endoxos), which means "honorable," "glorious," or "of high repute." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of someone who is distinguished or of noble status, aligning with the concept of a grandee or noble as seen in the Hebrew פַרְתַּם.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term פַרְתַּם (Partam) within its biblical and historical context, illustrating its significance in the narrative of Esther and its broader implications in the study of ancient Persian and Jewish relations.

Usage: The term פַרְתַּם (Partam) is used in the context of describing a person of high status or nobility, often associated with the Persian court.

Context: • The Hebrew term פַרְתַּם (Partam) appears in the context of the Persian Empire, specifically in the book of Esther. It is used to denote a person of significant rank or nobility, often translated as "noble" or "grandee" in English.
• In the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), the term is found in Esther 1:3, where it describes the nobles of Persia and Media who were present at the feast given by King Xerxes. The verse reads: "In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The army of Persia and Media, the nobles (פַרְתַּם), and the princes of the provinces were present."
• The use of פַרְתַּם highlights the hierarchical structure of the Persian court and the importance of these individuals in the administration and governance of the empire. It reflects the influence and power held by such figures in ancient Near Eastern societies.
• The term is indicative of the cultural and political interactions between the Israelites and the Persian Empire during the period of the Jewish exile and subsequent return.

Forms and Transliterations

הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֔ים הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֛ים הַֽפַּרְתְּמִֽים׃ הפרתמים הפרתמים׃ hap·par·tə·mîm happarteMim happartəmîm

Englishman's Concordance

Esther 1:3
HEB: פָּרַ֣ס וּמָדַ֗י הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֛ים וְשָׂרֵ֥י הַמְּדִינ֖וֹת
NAS: and Media, the nobles and the princes
KJV: and Media, the nobles and princes
INT: Persia and Media the nobles and the princes of his provinces

Esther 6:9
HEB: מִשָּׂרֵ֤י הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֔ים וְהִלְבִּ֙ישׁוּ֙ אֶת־
NAS: of the king's most noble princes
KJV: of the king's most noble princes,
INT: princes of the king's noble array the man

Daniel 1:3
HEB: הַמְּלוּכָ֖ה וּמִן־ הַֽפַּרְתְּמִֽים׃
NAS: of the royal family and of the nobles,
KJV: seed, and of the princes;
INT: of the royal some the nobles

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6579
3 Occurrences

hap·par·tə·mîm — 3 Occ.