Original Word: תִּרְשָׁתָא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Tirshatha'
Pronunciation: teer-sha-THAW
Phonetic Spelling: (teer-shaw-thaw')
Definition: Governor
Meaning: Tirshatha

Tirshatha

Of foreign derivation; the title of a Persian deputy or governor -- Tirshatha.

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
(a Pers. title) governor
NASB Translation
governor (5).

תִּרְשָׁתָא noun masculine Tirshathâ, title of Persian governor in Judaea, according to Mey^{Entstehung d. Jud. 194} and others = His Excellency (read Tarshathâ) otherwise Lag^{Symm. i. 60 (compare Arm. Stud. §§ 280, 1680)}. — As Mey^l.c., Scheft^93f. (tarsvta, the feared, revered) Moss^{Hast. DB TIRSHATHA} Che^{Ency. Bib. ID}.; — ׳הַתּ Ezra 2:63 = Nehemiah 7:65,69 (Baer Gi; Nehemiah 7:70 van d. H.); of Nehemiah Nehemiah 8:9; Nehemiah 10:1.

Word Origin: Of Persian origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the title "Tirshatha," as it is a specific title used in the context of the Persian administration over Judah and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament.

Usage: The term "Tirshatha" is used in the context of the leadership and governance of the Jewish community in the post-exilic period, specifically referring to the governor appointed by the Persian authorities. It appears in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Context: The title "Tirshatha" is used in the Old Testament to denote a governor or high official appointed by the Persian Empire to oversee the affairs of the Jewish people in the province of Judah after their return from Babylonian exile. The term is specifically applied to two notable figures: Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.

• Zerubbabel: In the book of Ezra, Zerubbabel is referred to as the "Tirshatha" (Ezra 2:63, BSB). He played a crucial role in leading the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem and in the rebuilding of the temple. As Tirshatha, Zerubbabel was responsible for the civil administration and the restoration of religious practices.

• Nehemiah: In the book of Nehemiah, the term "Tirshatha" is used to describe Nehemiah himself (Nehemiah 7:65, 70, BSB). Nehemiah was appointed by the Persian king Artaxerxes I as governor of Judah. He is renowned for his leadership in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and implementing reforms to strengthen the community's spiritual and social life.

The use of the title "Tirshatha" underscores the Persian influence and administrative structure in the region during this period. It highlights the cooperation between the Jewish leaders and the Persian authorities in the restoration efforts following the exile.

הַתִּרְשָׁ֙תָא֙ הַתִּרְשָׁ֛תָא הַתִּרְשָׁ֜תָא הַתִּרְשָׁ֡תָא התרשתא hat·tir·šā·ṯā hattiršāṯā hattirShataInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts