Lexical Summary Ithiel: Ithiel Original Word: אִיתִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ithiel Perhaps from 'osher and 'el; God has arrived; Ithiel, the name of an Israelite, also of a symbolical person -- Ithiel. see HEBREW 'osher see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from eth and el Definition "with me is God," an Isr. name NASB Translation Ithiel (3), this (193). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִיתַי, אִרתִיאֵל see אֵת with. אִיתָמָר see אִי below I. אוה. אֵיתָן, אֵתָן see יתן. אִיתִיאֵל 1 Proverbs 30:1 (twice in verse) נְאֻם הַגֶּבֶר לְאִיתִיאֵל לְאִיתִיאֵל וְאֻכָֽל׃, in MT. proper name, masculine (probably with me is God: see Ol§ 82 c) usually taken as name of a son or pupil of Agur; but most moderns read לָאִיתִי אֵל לָאִיתִי אֵל וֵָאכֶל׃ I have wearied myself (see לָאָה), O God, I have wearied myself, O God, and am consumed. 2 a Benjamite Nehemiah 11:7. Topical Lexicon Meaning and theological resonance of the name The name carries the idea “God is with me.” Its very phrasing echoes the covenant promise of divine presence that runs from Genesis 28:15 through Matthew 28:20. Thus, every mention of Ithiel quietly reinforces the foundational truth that the Lord does not abandon His people but remains present among them for guidance, protection, and sanctification. Occurrences in Scripture 1. Nehemiah 11:7 places Ithiel in the post-exilic register of Benjaminite heads of families resettled in Jerusalem: “These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah”. 2–3. Proverbs 30:1 twice repeats the name as the audience of Agur’s inspired oracle: “The words of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle: The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal”. The duplication of the name within the verse heightens its rhetorical weight, suggesting earnest direct address. Historical setting Nehemiah’s list records the restoration of worship and civic life in Jerusalem after the exile. The inclusion of Ithiel in a seventh-generation genealogy displays God’s faithfulness in preserving tribal identities. For the post-exilic community, every resurrected family line testified that “the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases” (Lamentations 3:22). Proverbs 30, by contrast, belongs to Wisdom literature composed during the monarchy but preserved and canonized in the post-exilic period. The text envisions a circle of learners; Ithiel (and Ucal) likely represent disciples receiving instruction. The juxtaposition of name-meaning (“God is with me”) with Agur’s humility (“Surely I am the most ignorant of men,” Proverbs 30:2) teaches that true wisdom depends on God’s abiding presence rather than human brilliance. Theological themes 1. Divine Presence: The name itself proclaims the nearness of God, reinforcing the Immanuel motif that culminates in Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:23). Ministry applications • Encouragement for leaders: Ithiel’s placement in the Nehemiah record urges pastors and elders to see themselves as links in a chain God sovereignly preserves; He is with them as He was with post-exilic heads of families. Summary Though occurring only three times, Ithiel knits together key biblical motifs: God’s unwavering presence, the continuity of His covenant people, and the humility that welcomes divine wisdom. For the student of Scripture and the servant of Christ, Ithiel stands as a quiet but potent reminder that every generation, whether rebuilding walls or seeking wisdom, can confidently affirm, “God is with me.” Forms and Transliterations אִֽיתִיאֵ֖ל איתיאל לְאִ֖יתִיאֵ֣ל לְאִֽיתִיאֵ֑ל לאיתיאל ’î·ṯî·’êl ’îṯî’êl itiEl lə’îṯî’êl lə·’î·ṯî·’êl leitiElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:7 HEB: מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה בֶּן־ אִֽיתִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ יְשַֽׁעְיָֽה׃ NAS: the son of Ithiel, the son KJV: the son of Ithiel, the son INT: of Maaseiah the son of Ithiel the son of Jeshaiah Proverbs 30:1 Proverbs 30:1 3 Occurrences |
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