אֵיתָֽן
𐤀𐤉𐤕𐤍
eytan
is hard
or (shortened) אֵתָן ; from an unused root (meaning to continue); permanence; hence (concrete) permanent; specifically a chieftain; hard, mighty, rough, strength, strong.
H386
Proverbs 13:15 · Word #7
Lexicon H386
| Lemma | אֵיתָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼêythân |
| Strong's | H386 |
| In-context | is hard |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H386-01
enduring-strong one
| Root | איתן (ʾ-y-t-n) |
| Core Meanings | permanence, endurance, firmness, strength, continuance |
| Semantic Range | enduring, permanent, ever-flowing (of streams), steadfast, strong, mighty, established, enduring leader (as a proper name) |
| Conceptual Significance | This word conveys the idea of lasting stability and unyielding strength, qualities associated with enduring natural features (such as perennial streams) or with strong, established persons. As a personal name (Ethan), it embodies the ideal of steadfast endurance and enduring might within Israel’s cultural and theological imagination. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute (HAamsa). Functions attributively or substantively to describe something or someone characterized by enduring firmness or strength. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from a root conveying continuance and permanence, expressing firmness and enduring strength. The morphology (masculine singular absolute adjective) is reflected by the singular expression "one," preserving its masculine singular sense while conveying the root idea of enduring strength. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root איתן (permanence, endurance, firmness, strength, continuance)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H388-01 |
haetanim | the Enduring Ones |
H387-01 |
veeytan | and Êythan (Enduring-One) |
Word Usage (13 occurrences of H386)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:24 | בְּ/אֵיתָן֙ | beeytan | in strength |
| Exodus 14:27 | לְ/אֵ֣יתָנ֔/וֹ | leeytano | its strength |
| Numbers 24:21 | אֵיתָן֙ | eytan | Firm |