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Jetheth

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(nail). A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:40⁴⁰And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, (Genesis 36:40)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Duke of Edom, a descendant of Esau (Gen. 36:40⁴⁰And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, (Genesis 36:40); 1 Chron. 1:51⁵¹Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth, (1 Chronicles 1:51)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

3509 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Ytheyh

Phonic:

yeh-thayth’

Meaning:

of uncertain derivation; Jetheth, an Edomite

KJV Usage:

Jetheth

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

a tent pin: nail

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A stake or post; nail; subjugation:―a duke of Edom, Gen. 36:40. {Palus}