Strong’s H8660

תִּרְשָׁתָא

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Tirshatha'

Pronunciation

teer-sha-THAW

Definition

Governor

Meaning

Tirshatha

Usage

The term "tirshatha" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a governor or a high-ranking official, particularly in the context of the Persian Empire's administration over the province of Judah. It denotes a person with significant authority and responsibility, often tasked with overseeing the affairs of the region and ensuring compliance with the imperial directives.

Bible references

Ezra 2:63;Nehemiah 7:65;Nehemiah 7:70;Nehemiah 8:9;Nehemiah 10:1