עַנְתֹתִי
𐤏𐤍𐤕𐤕𐤉
ʻAnthôthîy
H6069 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Demonym indicating an inhabitant or native of ʻAnatot (Anathoth), a town in the territory of Benjamin. Used adjectivally to denote origin from Anatot; designates lineage, residency, or association with this location. Employed both for individuals (especially in lists, genealogies, or identification of officials and military personnel) and as a descriptive term.
Semantic Range
inhabitant of Anatot, native of Anatot, from Anatot, belonging to Anatot; used adjectivally for persons, sometimes as a modifier for specific individuals or ancestors
Root / Etymology
Derived from the town name עֲנָתוֹת (ʻAnatot) with the -ִי (-î) suffix forming a gentil gentilized/demonymic adjective meaning 'of/in/from Anatot.' Same pattern as common biblical demonyms.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the biblical period, Anatot (Anathoth) was a Levitical city assigned to the descendants of Aaron (Josh 21:18; 1 Chr 6:60) within the territory of Benjamin, located a short distance northeast of Jerusalem. The designation עַנְתֹתִי (ʻAnthôthîy) is found primarily in genealogical or official contexts (e.g., among David's warriors, 2 Sam 23:27; 1 Chr 11:28; 12:3), identifying an individual as coming from or associated with Anatot. The demonym does not imply ethnic Israelite/Benjaminite status exclusively, but usually does in the biblical context. Later translations sometimes use terms like 'Anetothite' or 'Antothite,' but these reflect attempts to transliterate the Hebrew literary form; the root sense always denotes place of origin. The English term 'Antothite' is essentially a rendering of the Hebrew adjective in gentilic form. Distinguish from related demonyms that denote origin from other towns or regions; no religious or ethnic connotations beyond geography are inherent in the term.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
or עַנְּתוֹתִי; patrial from עֲנָתוֹת; a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth; of Anathoth, Anethothite, Anetothite, Antothite.
Bantu Hebrew
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ענת (ʿ-n-t) — to answer, Anatot (as a place name)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6069-01 |
הָֽ/עַנְּתֹתִ֔י | haanetoti | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Anathothite | the Anatotite | 5 |
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6069-01 |
2 Samuel 23:27 | הָֽ/עַנְּתֹתִ֔י | haanetoti | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Anathothite | the Anatotite |
H6069-01 |
Jeremiah 29:27 | הָֽ/עֲנְּתֹתִ֑י | haanetoti | HTd/Ngmsa |
of Anathoth | the Anatotite |
H6069-01 |
1 Chronicles 11:28 | הָ/עֲנְּתוֹתִֽי | haanetoti | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Anathothite | the Anatotite |
H6069-01 |
1 Chronicles 12:3 | הָ/עֲנְּתֹתִֽי | haanetoti | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Anathothite | the Anatotite |
H6069-01 |
1 Chronicles 27:12 | הָ/עַנְּתֹתִ֖י | haanetoti | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Anathothite | the Anatotite |