פַּרְשַׁנְדָּתָא
𐤐𐤓𐤔𐤍𐤃𐤕𐤀
Pareshanedata
H6577 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Parshandatha — a proper personal name referring to one of the sons of Haman, an official at the court of the Persian King Xerxes I (Ahasuerus), mentioned in the book of Esther. The name's precise meaning is uncertain, and it likely reflects a Persian or East Iranian origin, possibly intended to reflect connection to the court or nobility.
Semantic Range
proper name for a Persian individual; no extended or metaphorical usage in biblical Hebrew
Root / Etymology
Root/Etymology: The name פַּרְשַׁנְדָּתָא (Parshandatha) is not derived from a native Hebrew root. It is of Persian (Old Iranian) origin, but the precise etymology is uncertain. Scholars have suggested possible connections to Persian words or compounds signifying nobility or royal status, but no consensus on its derivation exists. The name was likely transliterated into Hebrew from the local Persian language of the period.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Historical & Contextual Notes: פַּרְשַׁנְדָּתָא appears only in Esther 9:7 as the first-named son of Haman, the Agagite, a high-ranking official under King Xerxes I of Persia. The context places the name firmly within the Persian imperial milieu of the post-exilic (Achaemenid) period, reflecting the naming patterns of the Persian aristocracy. The inclusion of this and similar names in Esther highlights the multi-ethnic character of the Persian Empire. The Hebrew text preserves the Persian form, indicating the historical setting and external cultural influence. English translations typically retain the transliterated form "Parshandatha," as the name is unique and lacks a direct Hebrew meaning. No theological or metaphorical significance is attached to the name within the narrative. The term should not be read as designating any Israelite, Judahite, or Judean identity, but rather as a personal name of a foreign (Persian) figure.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Persian origin; Parshandatha, a son of Haman; Parshandatha.
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unknown (Persian origin) (uncertain) — uncertain; possibly noble status, court affiliation, royal-administrative association
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6577-01 |
פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא | pareshanedata | HNp |
Parshandatha | Parshandatha | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6577-01 |
Esther 9:7 | פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא | pareshanedata | HNp |
Parshandatha | Parshandatha |