Strong’s H0386

אֵיתָן

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

eythan

Pronunciation

ay-thawn'

Definition

Enduring, Perpetual, Permanent, Strong

Meaning

permanence, permanent, a chieftain

Usage

The Hebrew word "ethan" primarily conveys the idea of something that is enduring, strong, or perpetual. It is used both as an adjective to describe qualities such as strength and permanence, and as a proper noun, notably as a personal name. In its adjectival form, it often describes natural features like rivers or mountains, emphasizing their enduring nature.

Bible references

Genesis 49:24;Exodus 14:27;Numbers 24:21;Deuteronomy 21:4;Job 12:19;Job 33:19;Psalm 74:15;Proverbs 13:15;Jeremiah 5:15;Jeremiah 49:19;Jeremiah 50:44;Amos 5:24;Micah 6:2