Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִדְיָן”
Understanding midyân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a variation for מָדוֹן brawling, contention(-ous). - {a contest or quarrel} 1) strife, contention
H4079
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִדְיָן
Phoneticmid-yawn'
Transliterationmidyân
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a variation for מָדוֹן brawling, contention(-ous). - {a contest or quarrel} 1) strife, contention
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 21:19 | “It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.” Word: מִדְיָן (midyân) |
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