Strong's Lexicon Bigthan or Bigthana: Bigthan or Bigthana Original Word: בִּגְתָן Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Bigthan or Bigthana in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the name is specific to the Hebrew text of the Book of Esther. Usage: The name Bigthan (or Bigthana) refers to one of the two eunuchs who served as chamberlains to King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia. The name is associated with a plot to assassinate the king, which was uncovered by Mordecai, a Jew living in the Persian Empire. This event is recorded in the Book of Esther. Cultural and Historical Background: The Book of Esther is set during the reign of King Ahasuerus, who ruled over the Persian Empire from 486 to 465 BC. Eunuchs often held significant positions in royal courts due to their perceived loyalty and inability to establish a dynasty. The plot involving Bigthan and Teresh highlights the political intrigue and danger present in ancient royal courts. The exposure of the plot by Mordecai not only saved the king's life but also set the stage for the elevation of Mordecai and the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a eunuch of Ahasuerus NASB Translation Bigthan (1), Bigthana (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּגְתָן proper name, masculine (Persian bagadâna, gift of God?) a eunuch of Ahasuerus Esther 2:21 = בִּגְתָנָא Esther 6:2. בִּגְתָ֫נָא see foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bigthan, Bigthana Or Bigthanad {big-thaw'naw}; of similar derivation to Bigtha'; Bigthan or Bigthana, a eunuch of Xerxes -- Bigthan, Bigthana. see HEBREW Bigtha' Forms and Transliterations בִּגְתָ֣נָא בִּגְתָ֨ן בגתן בגתנא biḡ·ṯā·nā biḡ·ṯān bigTan biḡṯān bigTana biḡṯānāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 2:21 HEB: הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ קָצַף֩ בִּגְתָ֨ן וָתֶ֜רֶשׁ שְׁנֵֽי־ NAS: gate, Bigthan and Teresh, KJV: chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, INT: the king's became Bigthan and Teresh two Esther 6:2 2 Occurrences |
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