חַנָּתֹן
chan.na.ton
Hannathon
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word חַנָּתֹן (chan.na.ton) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It is recorded only once in the Bible, making it a unique and singular occurrence. The transliteration "Hannathon" provides a phonetic representation of the name, which is likely of Hebrew origin. Given its singular occurrence, it is difficult to establish a range of usage for this name. However, as a proper name, it is likely used to identify a specific individual, possibly a notable figure or a historical person. The significance of this name lies in its uniqueness and its association with a particular person or event in the biblical narrative. Without further context, it is impossible to determine the significance of this name beyond its literal meaning as a personal name.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text