נְתַנְיָ֫הוּ
ne.tan.yah
Nethaniah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Nethaniah: A Single Biblical Reference According to the provided lexicon data, Nethaniah (H5418J) is a Hebrew proper noun appearing exactly once in the biblical text. As a name rather than a common word, it functions as a personal identifier rather than carrying semantic meaning in the traditional sense. The transliteration "ne.tan.yah" suggests a compound structure typical of Hebrew names, likely combining elements meaning "gave" (natan) and "Yah" (the divine name), though the lexicon entry itself provides no etymological analysis. The single occurrence in scripture limits our ability to assess the significance or role of this individual within biblical narrative or genealogy. Without additional context from the lexicon data—such as the specific verse, the person's lineage, or their actions—we cannot determine whether Nethaniah was a notable figure, a minor genealogical entry, or a person of particular religious or historical importance. The name remains documented in the biblical record but, based solely on this lexicon entry, represents an isolated textual reference rather than a concept with demonstrable range or theological weight.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text