Strong's Lexicon partemim: Nobles, Princes Original Word: פַּרְתְּמִים Word Origin: Derived from an Old Persian term, likely related to the concept of nobility or high rank. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of nobility or high-ranking officials can be related to Greek terms such as "ἄρχων" (archon, Strong's G758) meaning ruler or leader, and "δυναστεία" (dunasteia, Strong's G1411) meaning power or dominion. Usage: The term "partemim" refers to individuals of high social status, often translated as "nobles" or "princes" in English. It is used to describe people who hold positions of authority and influence, typically within a royal court or governing body. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, particularly within the Persian Empire, the term "partemim" would have been used to denote members of the aristocracy or those who served in significant roles under the king. These individuals were often entrusted with governance, military leadership, or advisory positions. The use of a Persian-derived term in the Hebrew Bible reflects the historical context of the Jewish people during the Persian period, particularly after the Babylonian exile when they were under Persian rule. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof 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, SpiegAPK 232, compare Sanskrit prathama; LagArm. Stud. § 2289); — ׳הַמּ Esther 1:3; Esther 6:9; Daniel 1:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance most noble, prince Of Persian origin; a grandee -- (most) noble, prince. Forms and Transliterations הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֔ים הַֽפַּרְתְּמִ֛ים הַֽפַּרְתְּמִֽים׃ הפרתמים הפרתמים׃ hap·par·tə·mîm happarteMim happartəmîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Daniel 1:3 3 Occurrences |
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