Strong’s definition
permanence; hence (concrete) permanent; specifically a chieftain
KJV gloss list in the source
hard, mighty, rough, strength, strong.
Source pronunciation notation: ay-thawn'
Derivation recorded by Strong
or (shortened) אֵתָן ; from an unused root (meaning to continue);
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