What does עֶתֶר mean in the Bible?
עֶתֶר is a Hebrew word meaning "Ether , a place in Palestine".
Hebrew · H6281
עֶתֶר
Ether , a place in Palestine
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עֶתֶרH6281
What does עֶתֶר mean in the Bible?
עֶתֶר is a Hebrew word meaning "Ether , a place in Palestine".
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How does the BSB render H6281?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include Ether (2).
Where does עֶתֶר appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Joshua 15:42. Its strongest book concentrations include Joshua (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders ItEther2×Joshua 15:42, Joshua 19:7
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Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJoshua 15:42
Aligned rows2
Books represented1
Joshua2
Source forms
וָעֶ֖תֶר1xwā·‘e·ṯerJoshua 15:42
וָעֶ֣תֶר1xwā·‘e·ṯerJoshua 19:7
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular2xJoshua 15:42, Joshua 19:7
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Ether , a place in Palestine
Source Gloss
Ether , a place in Palestine
Extended definition
Ether.