Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of זַעֲוָן

Understanding Zaʻăvân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Zaavan. - § Zaavan = "troubled" - Zaavan, an Idumaean 1) a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir

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זַעֲוָן

Phoneticzah-av-awn'
TransliterationZaʻăvân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zaavan. - § Zaavan = "troubled" - Zaavan, an Idumaean 1) a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 36:27

The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.

Word: זַעֲוָן (Zaʻăvân)
1 Chronicles 1:42

The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.

Word: זַעֲוָן (Zaʻăvân)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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