Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical
Scripts עָתְנִיאֵל(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɔθ.ni.əl/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain, possibly "lion of God" or "strength of God" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is a nephew or brother of Caleb who becomes the first of the ruling judges of the Israelites.

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Entry updated April 23, 2024