Person Old Testament
Ithiel
Also known as Ithiel =NIV, KJV; weary God =ESV
Ithiel is mentioned twice in Proverbs 30:1, but the meaning and context of the name are uncertain. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Proverbs 30:1.
Why it matters. Mentioned in Agur's sayings; meaning uncertain.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ithiel
Ithiel is mentioned twice in Pro.30.1, which introduces the sayings of Agur son of Jakeh. The verse reads, "The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This man's utterance to Ithiel: 'I am weary, God, but I can prevail.'"
The exact meaning and context of Ithiel in this passage are unclear. Some scholars suggest that Ithiel might be a student or disciple of Agur, to whom he is imparting his wisdom. Others propose that Ithiel could be another name for God, as the name means "God is with me."
Given the uncertainty surrounding the identity of Ithiel and the cryptic nature of the passage, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about this individual. The mention of Ithiel in this context highlights the challenges of interpreting some of the more enigmatic passages in the Bible and the importance of studying them carefully in light of the overall biblical message.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Proverbs (1 verse)