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Etham — the meaning of the Hebrew name אֵתָם

אֵתָם

ʼÊthâm · pronounced ay-thawm' · Strong's H864 · a place

Etham means of Egyptian derivation.

Strong's definition

of Egyptian derivation; Etham, a place in the Desert.

First appearance

Exod 13:20 And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness. (KJV)

Every verse that names Etham

4 occurrences in 4 verses — Exodus, Numbers

Exod 13:20Num 33:6Num 33:7Num 33:8

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