◄ 8190. Shaashgaz ►
Strong's Lexicon Shaashgaz: Shaashgaz Original Word: שַׁעַשְׁגַּז Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Sha`ashgaz Pronunciation: sha-ash-gaz Phonetic Spelling: (shah-ash-gaz') Definition: Shaashgaz Meaning: The name Shaashgaz is understood to mean "servant of the beautiful" or "beautifier of the beautiful." Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shaashgaz, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew text of the Book of Esther. Usage: Shaashgaz is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Shaashgaz is mentioned in the Book of Esther, specifically in Esther 2:14. He is identified as a eunuch who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia. Shaashgaz held the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the concubines. After the young women had spent their night with the king, they were transferred to the care of Shaashgaz, who managed the harem of concubines. This role was crucial in the royal court, as it involved overseeing the women who had not been chosen as queen but were still part of the king's household. The mention of Shaashgaz highlights the complex administrative structure of the Persian court and the importance placed on the management of the king's harem. His position underscores the hierarchical and organized nature of the royal household, where specific individuals were entrusted with the care and oversight of different groups within the palace. The name Shaashgaz, being of Persian origin, reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in the Persian Empire during the time of Esther. The narrative of Esther provides a glimpse into the lives and roles of various individuals within the Persian court, illustrating the diverse and multicultural environment of the empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a Pers. eunuch NASB Translation Shaashgaz (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁעַשְׁגַּז noun masculine person Esther 2:14, Γαι. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shaashgaz Of Persian derivation; Shaashgaz, a eunuch of Xerxes -- Shaashgaz. Forms and Transliterations שַֽׁעֲשְׁגַ֛ז שעשגז ša‘ăšḡaz ša·‘ăš·ḡaz shaashGaz Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Esther 2:14 HEB: אֶל־ יַ֧ד שַֽׁעֲשְׁגַ֛ז סְרִ֥יס הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ NAS: to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king's KJV: to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king's INT: to the custody of Shaashgaz eunuch the king's 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8190 1 Occurrence ša·‘ăš·ḡaz — 1 Occ.