Strong's Lexicon Ariydatha': Aridatha Original Word: אֲרִידָתָא Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Aridatha, as it is a specific proper noun of Persian origin found in the Hebrew text. Usage: Aridatha is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is one of the names of the sons of Haman, the antagonist in the Book of Esther. The name itself does not have a specific meaning in Hebrew, as it is of Persian origin. Cultural and Historical Background: Aridatha is mentioned in the context of the Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). Haman, an Agagite and a high-ranking official in the Persian court, plotted to annihilate the Jewish people. His plan was thwarted by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai. The account is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim. The names of Haman's sons, including Aridatha, are listed in the narrative of their downfall, symbolizing the defeat of those who sought to destroy the Jewish people. Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲרִידָ֑תָא proper name, masculine a son of Haman Esther 9:8 (Persian, perhaps= Hari-dâta, given by Hari, see ib., but ᵐ5 Φαραδαθα). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aridatha Of Persian origin; Aridatha, a son of Haman -- Aridatha. Forms and Transliterations אֲרִידָֽתָא׃ אַרְיֵה֙ ארידתא׃ אריה ’ă·rî·ḏā·ṯā ’ar·yêh ’ărîḏāṯā ’aryêh ariData arYehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:9 HEB: וָרֹ֑מַח וּפְנֵ֤י אַרְיֵה֙ פְּנֵיהֶ֔ם וְכִצְבָאיִ֥ם INT: buckler accept Aridatha accept beautiful Esther 9:8 2 Occurrences |
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