Strong’s H5411

נָתִין

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Nathiyn

Pronunciation

neh-thee-NEEM

Definition

Nethinim

Meaning

the Nethinim, Temple-servants

Usage

The term "Nethinim" refers to a group of temple servants in ancient Israel who were assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. The name itself means "given ones," indicating their dedicated role in the religious practices of the Israelites. They were responsible for various menial tasks necessary for the maintenance and operation of the temple.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 9:2;Ezra 2:43;Ezra 2:58;Ezra 2:70;Ezra 7:7;Ezra 8:17;Ezra 8:20;Ezra 8:20;Nehemiah 3:26;Nehemiah 3:31;Nehemiah 7:46;Nehemiah 7:60;Nehemiah 7:73;Nehemiah 10:28;Nehemiah 11:3;Nehemiah 11:21;Nehemiah 11:21