Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חִשָּׁבוֹן”
Understanding chishshâbôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
engine, invention. - a contrivance, i.e. actual (a warlike machine) or mental (a machination) 1) device, invention
H2810
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חִשָּׁבוֹן
Phonetickhish-shaw-bone'
Transliterationchishshâbôwn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
engine, invention. - a contrivance, i.e. actual (a warlike machine) or mental (a machination) 1) device, invention
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 26:15 | “And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.” Word: חִשָּׁבוֹן (chishshâbôwn) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:29 | “Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions. ” Word: חִשָּׁבוֹן (chishshâbôwn) |