אַסְפָּ֑תָא (as.pa.ta)
as.pa.ta
Aspatha
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Aspatha is a proper name found only once in the Hebrew Bible, at Esther 9:7. It identifies the third son of Haman, the antagonist who sought to destroy the Jewish people in Persia. The text lists him among ten other sons who were executed on the same day, marking the end of his family’s threat.
The name is interpreted as meaning "the enticed gathered." This etymology suggests a background in Persian or Aramaic culture rather than Hebrew tradition. Its single occurrence serves to record the complete removal of Haman’s lineage, emphasizing that no member of his house survived to seek revenge.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Aspatha appears in a stark list within the Book of Esther, recording the fate of Haman’s third son. This single mention serves as a historical marker for the complete removal of a family that sought to destroy God’s people. It reminds us that evil plans, no matter how entrenched or powerful they seem, do not have the final word.
For your faith, this detail offers comfort in times of conflict. It shows that justice is real and that threats to the community are ultimately resolved. You can trust that God oversees history, ensuring that those who intend harm are stopped, allowing peace to prevail for His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Aspatha1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אַסְפָּֽתָא\׃1×
Key Verses
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Esther 9:7
They killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
This verse lists Aspatha among Haman’s sons, confirming the total elimination of the family line that threatened the Jews.