Strong’s H4990

מִתְרְדָת

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Mithrdath

Pronunciation

mith-reh-DATH

Definition

Mithredath

Meaning

Mithredath

Usage

Mithredath is a proper name used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to two distinct individuals associated with the Persian Empire. The name suggests a connection to the Persian god Mithra, indicating the cultural influence of Persia on the Jewish people during the time of the exile and subsequent return.

Bible references

Ezra 1:8;Ezra 4:7