◄ 323. achashdarpan ►
Strong's Lexicon achashdarpan: Satrap Original Word: אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: achashdarpan Pronunciation: a-khash-dar-pan Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ash-dar-pan') Definition: a satrap, governor, of a, main province Meaning: A satrap, governor of a main province. Word Origin: Derived from Old Persian, reflecting the administrative structure of the Persian Empire. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for a satrap is found in Strong's Greek Number G4755: σατράπης (satrapēs). This term is used in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, to describe the same role of a provincial governor within the Persian Empire. The Greek term carries the same connotations of authority and administrative responsibility as its Hebrew counterpart. Usage: The term is used in the context of the Persian Empire, referring to high-ranking officials or governors who were in charge of major provinces. These satraps were responsible for the administration, security, and collection of tribute within their territories. Context: The term אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַן (achashdarpan) appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily in the books of Esther and Daniel, which are set during the time of the Persian Empire. The role of a satrap was significant in the Persian administrative system, as they were the king's representatives in the provinces. They wielded considerable power and were responsible for maintaining order, collecting taxes, and overseeing the local administration. In the Book of Esther, the satraps are mentioned as part of the extensive network of officials who were summoned by King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) to attend his grand banquet (Esther 1:1-3). This highlights the vastness and complexity of the Persian Empire's governance. Similarly, in the Book of Daniel, satraps are listed among the officials who were required to bow to the golden image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:2-3). This illustrates their role in enforcing royal decrees and maintaining the king's authority. The position of a satrap was one of both privilege and responsibility, as they were accountable to the king for the prosperity and stability of their provinces. The satraps' loyalty and efficiency were crucial for the effective governance of the vast Persian Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of foreign origin Definition satraps NASB Translation satraps (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחַשְׁדַּרְמְּנִים noun masculine plural satraps (Persian Khshatrapâvan, protectors of the realm, see SpiegAPK 215 = ἐξατράπης, σατράπης, compare LagG. Abh. 68, 14: Semitic i. 42 f, who reads אַחְשַׁדְרְפָן) — ׳א Esther 8:9; Esther 9:3; construct אֲחַשְׁדַּרְמְּנֵי Esther 3:11; Ezra 8:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lieutenant Of Persian derivation; a satrap or governor of a main province (of Persia) -- lieutenant. Forms and Transliterations אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנֵֽי־ אחשדרפני־ הָאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִֽים־ האחשדרפנים־ וְהָאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִ֣ים והאחשדרפנים לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנֵי֙ לאחשדרפני ’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nê- ’ăḥašdarpənê- achashdarpenei hā’ăḥašdarpənîm- hā·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nîm- haachashdarpenim la’ăḥašdarpənê la·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nê laachashdarpeNei vehaachashdarpeNim wə·hā·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nîm wəhā’ăḥašdarpənîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 8:36 HEB: דָּתֵ֣י הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנֵי֙ הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ וּפַחֲו֖וֹת NAS: to the king's satraps and to the governors KJV: unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors INT: edicts the king's satraps to the king's the governors Esther 3:12 HEB: הָמָ֡ן אֶ֣ל אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנֵֽי־ הַ֠מֶּלֶךְ וְֽאֶל־ NAS: to the king's satraps, to the governors KJV: unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors INT: Haman about satraps to the king's to Esther 8:9 HEB: הַיְּהוּדִ֡ים וְאֶ֣ל הָאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִֽים־ וְהַפַּחוֹת֩ וְשָׂרֵ֨י NAS: to the Jews, the satraps, the governors KJV: unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies INT: the Jews and to the lieutenants and the deputies and rulers Esther 9:3 HEB: שָׂרֵ֨י הַמְּדִינ֜וֹת וְהָאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִ֣ים וְהַפַּח֗וֹת וְעֹשֵׂ֤י NAS: of the provinces, the satraps, the governors KJV: of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, INT: the princes of the provinces the satraps the governors were doing 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 323 4 Occurrences ’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nê- — 1 Occ. hā·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nîm- — 1 Occ. la·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nê — 1 Occ. wə·hā·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nîm — 1 Occ.