The meaning of “יָוָן”
Understanding Yâvân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as יַיִן; effervescing (i.e. hot and active) Javan. - § Javan = "Ionia" or "Greece" - Javan, the ...
יָוָן
probably from the same as יַיִן; effervescing (i.e. hot and active) Javan. - § Javan = "Ionia" or "Greece" - Javan, the name of a son of Joktan, and of the race (Ionians, i.e. Greeks) descended from him, with their territory - also of a place in Arabia n pr m 1) a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah n pr loc 2) Greece, Ionia, Ionians 2a) location of descendants of Javan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:4 | “And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.” Word: יָוָן (Yâvân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:7 | “And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.” Word: יָוָן (Yâvân) | |
| Isaiah 66:19 | “And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.” Word: יָוָן (Yâvân) | |
| Ezekiel 27:19 | “Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.” Word: יָוָן (Yâvân) | |
| Daniel 10:20 | “Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.” Word: יָוָן (Yâvân) |