פַּרְשַׁנְדָּתָא (par.shan.da.ta)
par.shan.da.ta
Parshandatha
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Parshandatha appears only once in Scripture, listed among the ten sons of Haman in Esther 9:7. It is a proper noun with no independent definition beyond identifying this specific individual as part of the royal lineage that opposed the Jewish people.
Lexical sources suggest the meaning "given by prayer," though the etymology remains debated due to its Persian origin. Its sole occurrence serves to record the complete defeat of Haman’s family, emphasizing that not a single son survived to continue his father’s plot against the Jews.
This brief mention highlights the thoroughness of divine justice in the narrative. By listing each name, including Parshandatha, the text confirms that the threat was entirely removed, leaving no room for future vengeance or residual danger to the community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Parshandatha appears in a brief list within the Book of Esther, recorded as one of the ten sons of Haman who were defeated alongside their father. While the word itself is a proper noun with no standalone definition beyond identifying this specific individual, its inclusion serves a vital narrative purpose. It confirms that the threat against the Jewish people was entirely removed, leaving no room for future vengeance or residual danger.
For your faith, this detail highlights the thoroughness of divine justice in the story. By listing each name, including Parshandatha, the text assures us that God’s deliverance is complete. It reminds us that when evil is confronted, it is fully dealt with, allowing peace to settle over the community. This completeness offers a quiet hope that God sees and resolves the deep conflicts we face.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Parshandatha1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא1×
Key Verses
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Esther 9:7
They killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,
This verse records the death of Parshandatha, confirming the total elimination of Haman’s lineage and the finality of the Jewish people's deliverance.