זַתּוּא
zat.tu
Zattu
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word H2240G, "zattu," appears four times in the Bible, indicating it is a proper name referencing a specific person. Based on this data, it is reasonable to conclude that "zattu" refers to an individual, either a historical figure or a contemporary person mentioned in biblical contexts. The limited frequency of its occurrence suggests that "zattu" held significant importance for the authors of these passages, but the reason for this importance remains unclear without more information. As a proper name, the semantic range of "zattu" is strictly limited to personal identity, lacking a broader semantic domain that could hint at its significance. This focus on personal identity implies that the contexts in which "zattu" appears are tied specifically to an individual's actions, relationships, or role within the narrative. Without more context or supporting information, the specific significance of "zattu" remains unclear, leaving this proper name in the realm of historical or literary data rather than conveying broader theological messages.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty-five.
Ezra 8:5Of the sons of Shecaniah, the son of Jahaziel; and with him three hundred males.
Ezra 10:27Of the sons of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza.
Nehemiah 7:13The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.