Σήθ
Sḗth
G4589 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name of a male ancestor, Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve according to biblical tradition. In the New Testament and Septuagint, Σήθ designates specifically this individual as an ancestral figure mentioned in genealogical records.
Semantic Range
Seth (third son of Adam and Eve; ancestor in genealogies), proper name only
Root / Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew שֵׁת (Šēt or Sheth), the name of the patriarch Seth in the Hebrew Bible. Greek adapts the consonant-vowel structure and preserves the vocalization of the Hebrew name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Σήθ occurs as a proper name exclusively in genealogical lists (notably Luke 3:38), always referring to the biblical character Seth, son of Adam and Eve. The term is not used as a common noun and never carries generalized or figurative meanings in Greek texts of the period. In the Septuagint, Σήθ transliterates the Hebrew שֵׁת consistently; the same holds in New Testament genealogies. The English tradition translates it directly as 'Seth,' mirroring the Hebrew and Greek forms. There is no evidence for additional nuance or semantic development of the name in Greek sources. The meaning of the underlying Hebrew is traditionally understood as 'appointed' or 'placed,' but this interpretive suggestion is not reflected in the Greek usage, which treats it strictly as a name. Contrast with other biblical names that acquired metaphorical or titular sense — Σήθ remains exclusively an anthroponym.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (שֵׁת); Seth (i.e. Sheth), a patriarch:--Seth.
Root Family
Σήθ (Sēth) — Seth, male ancestor
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4589-01 |
Σὴθ | seth | N GEN M SG |
Seth | of Seth | Seth | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4589-01 |
Luke 3:38 | Σὴθ | seth | N GEN M SG |
Seth | of Seth | Seth |