The meaning of “אֶדֶן”
Understanding ʼeden reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foundation, socket. - a basis (of a building, a column, etc.) 1) base, pedestal, socket (strong, firm) 1a) pedestals of ...
אֶדֶן
foundation, socket. - a basis (of a building, a column, etc.) 1) base, pedestal, socket (strong, firm) 1a) pedestals of gold on which marble pillars were set 1b) pedestals of the earth, foundation of the earth 1c) pedestals, bases, or sockets on which tabernacle stood
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 36:26 | “And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.” Word: אֶדֶן (ʼeden) | |
| Numbers 4:31 | “And this is the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and sockets thereof,” Word: אֶדֶן (ʼeden) | |
| Job 38:6 | “Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;” Word: אֶדֶן (ʼeden) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:15 | “His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.” Word: אֶדֶן (ʼeden) |
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