שֶׁנְאַצַּר
𐤔𐤍𐤀𐤑𐤓
Sheneatsar
H8137 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Personal name: Shen'atzar, likely of foreign (Babylonian or Akkadian) origin, appearing in postexilic Israelite contexts. The proper noun identifies an individual and does not carry an independent lexical meaning in Hebrew apart from denoting the person.
Semantic Range
personal name, proper noun, individual in genealogical list; no lexical meaning in Hebrew
Root / Etymology
Etymology uncertain. The form שֶׁנְאַצַּר does not correspond to a recognizable Hebrew root. The name is likely derived from Akkadian, possibly related to names such as 'Šuma-natṣar' or similar constructions found in Babylonian onomastics. Root not Hebrew; borrowing is implied.
Historical & Contextual Notes
שֶׁנְאַצַּר (Shen'atzar) appears as a personal name in genealogical lists (e.g., in 1 Chronicles 3:18), referencing a postexilic descendant of the Davidic line. The structure and sound of the name reflect non-native (Babylonian or Akkadian) elements, in keeping with broader patterns of diaspora naming practices. The name does not have a transparent meaning in Hebrew and is best understood as a transliterated foreign name rather than a meaningful Hebrew phrase. English renderings sometimes substitute 'Senazar.' It is not appropriate to ascribe Israelite or Judean ethnic or religious identity simply from the name's use; the context makes clear the individual is categorized as of Israelite descent in the genealogical tradition. The adoption of foreign names was common during and after the Babylonian exile, reflecting cultural interaction and influence.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
xlit Shenatstsar corrected to Shenʼatstsar; apparently of Babylonian origin; Shenatstsar, an Israelite; Senazar.
Bantu Hebrew
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uncertain (uncertain) — proper name; no inherent Hebrew lexical meaning
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1085 | בִּלְדַּד | Bildad |
| H1095 | בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר | Belteshatsar |
| H1114 | בִּלְשָׁן | Bilshan |
| H1150 | בִּנְעָא | Bin'a |
| H116 | אֱדַיִן | and then |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8137-01 |
וְ/שֶׁנְאַצַּ֑ר | vesheneatsar | HC/Np |
and Shenazzar | and Shen'atzar | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8137-01 |
1 Chronicles 3:18 | וְ/שֶׁנְאַצַּ֑ר | vesheneatsar | HC/Np |
and Shenazzar | and Shen'atzar |