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== Fausset's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_34138" /> ==
<p> One of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus' court; akin to the name [[Bigthan]] (&nbsp;Esther 1:10; &nbsp;Esther 2:21). Sanskrit, '''''Βagadata''''' , "given by fortune," '''''Baga''''' , or the sun. Sun worship prevailed early in Persia. </p>
       
== Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary <ref name="term_47400" /> ==
<p> One of the chamberlains of Persia. His name, if Hebrew, is compounded of Ab, father, and Gath, a press: probably, he was the "master of the wine-press." (&nbsp;Esther 1:10.) </p>
       
== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_64474" /> ==
<p> One of the eunuchs that served Ahasuerus. &nbsp;Esther 1:10 . In the LXX different names are given for these seven eunuchs, namely, Aman, Bazan, Tharrha, Barazi, Zatholtha, Abataza, and Tharaba. </p>
       
== Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_49018" /> ==
<p> <strong> [[Abagtha]] </strong> (&nbsp; Esther 1:10 ). One of the seven chamberlains or eunuchs sent by [[Ahasuerus]] (Xerxes) to fetch the queen, Vashti, to his banquet. </p>
       
== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_71024" /> ==
<p> '''Abag'tha.''' ''(God-Given).'' One of the seven eunuchs in the [[Persian]] court of Ahasuerus. &nbsp;Esther 1:10. </p>
       
== Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_30170" /> ==
&nbsp;Esther 1:10&nbsp;2:21
       
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_38137" /> ==
&nbsp;Esther 1:10
       
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_17322" /> ==
<p> (Heb. Abagtha', '''''אֲבִגְתָא''''' '','' prob. Persian [ (See [[Bigtha]]) , (See Bigthan) , (See [[Bigthana]]) , (See [[Bagoas]]) ], and, according to Bohlen, from the Sanscrit ''Bagadata, '''''‘''''' Fortune-Given;'' Sept. '''''Ἀαταζά''''' ), one of the seven chief eunuchs in the palace of Xerxes, who were commanded to bring in [[Vashti]] (&nbsp;Esther 1:10), B.C. 483. </p>
       
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_408" /> ==
<p> ''''' a ''''' - ''''' bag´tha ''''' ( אבגתא , <i> ''''' 'ă̆bhaghethā ''''' </i> ), perhaps meaning "fortunate one"): One of the seven eunuchs, or "chamberlains," of Xerxes mentioned in &nbsp;Esther 1:10 . The name is Persian, and is one of the many Persian marks in the Book of Esther. </p>
       
==References ==
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Abagtha <ref name="term_408" />
<ref name="term_34138"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/fausset-s-bible-dictionary/abagtha Abagtha from Fausset's Bible Dictionary]</ref>
<p> ''''' a ''''' - ''''' bag´tha ''''' ( אבגתא , <i> ''''' 'ă̆bhaghethā ''''' </i> ), perhaps meaning "fortunate one"): One of the seven eunuchs, or "chamberlains," of Xerxes mentioned in &nbsp;Esther 1:10 . The name is Persian, and is one of the many [[Persian]] marks in the Book of Esther. </p>
       
 
<ref name="term_47400"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/hawker-s-poor-man-s-concordance-and-dictionary/abagtha Abagtha from Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary]</ref>
== References ==
       
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<ref name="term_64474"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/morrish-bible-dictionary/abagtha Abagtha from Morrish Bible Dictionary]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_49018"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/hastings-dictionary-of-the-bible/abagtha Abagtha from Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_71024"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/smith-s-bible-dictionary/abagtha Abagtha from Smith's Bible Dictionary]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_30170"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/easton-s-bible-dictionary/abagtha Abagtha from Easton's Bible Dictionary]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_38137"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/holman-bible-dictionary/abagtha Abagtha from Holman Bible Dictionary]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_17322"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/abagtha Abagtha from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_408"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/abagtha Abagtha from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref>
<ref name="term_408"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/abagtha Abagtha from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref>
       
</references>
</references>

Latest revision as of 14:21, 16 October 2021

Fausset's Bible Dictionary [1]

One of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus' court; akin to the name Bigthan ( Esther 1:10;  Esther 2:21). Sanskrit, Βagadata , "given by fortune," Baga , or the sun. Sun worship prevailed early in Persia.

Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary [2]

One of the chamberlains of Persia. His name, if Hebrew, is compounded of Ab, father, and Gath, a press: probably, he was the "master of the wine-press." ( Esther 1:10.)

Morrish Bible Dictionary [3]

One of the eunuchs that served Ahasuerus.  Esther 1:10 . In the LXX different names are given for these seven eunuchs, namely, Aman, Bazan, Tharrha, Barazi, Zatholtha, Abataza, and Tharaba.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [4]

Abagtha (  Esther 1:10 ). One of the seven chamberlains or eunuchs sent by Ahasuerus (Xerxes) to fetch the queen, Vashti, to his banquet.

Smith's Bible Dictionary [5]

Abag'tha. (God-Given). One of the seven eunuchs in the Persian court of Ahasuerus.  Esther 1:10.

Easton's Bible Dictionary [6]

 Esther 1:10 2:21

Holman Bible Dictionary [7]

 Esther 1:10

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [8]

(Heb. Abagtha', אֲבִגְתָא , prob. Persian [ (See Bigtha) , (See Bigthan) , (See Bigthana) , (See Bagoas) ], and, according to Bohlen, from the Sanscrit Bagadata, Fortune-Given; Sept. Ἀαταζά ), one of the seven chief eunuchs in the palace of Xerxes, who were commanded to bring in Vashti ( Esther 1:10), B.C. 483.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [9]

a - bag´tha ( אבגתא , 'ă̆bhaghethā ), perhaps meaning "fortunate one"): One of the seven eunuchs, or "chamberlains," of Xerxes mentioned in  Esther 1:10 . The name is Persian, and is one of the many Persian marks in the Book of Esther.

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