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Webster 1913 Edition

Nethinim

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Neth′i-nim

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Noun.
pl.
[Heb., pl. of
nāthīn
given, granted, a slave of the temple, fr.
nāthan
to give.]
(jewish Antiq.)
Servants of the priests and Levites in the menial services about the tabernacle and temple.

Definition 2025

Nethinim

Nethinim

English

Noun

Nethinim pl ‎(plural only)

  1. (historical, Judaism) servants of the priests and Levites in the menial services about the tabernacle and temple

Usage notes

  • Sometimes treated as a singular, with plural Nethinims.

Etymology

Hebrew given, granted, a slave of the temple.

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