Strong’s H0868

אֶתְנַן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ethnan

Pronunciation

et-nan

Definition

Hire, wages, payment, fee

Meaning

a gift

Usage

The term "ethnan" is primarily used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the wages or payment given to a prostitute. It carries a negative connotation, often symbolizing unfaithfulness and idolatry, as it is associated with the illicit and immoral exchange of goods or services.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 23:18;Isaiah 23:17;Isaiah 23:18;Ezekiel 16:31;Ezekiel 16:34;Ezekiel 16:34;Ezekiel 16:41;Hosea 9:1;Micah 1:7;Micah 1:7;Micah 1:7