Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְדָן”
Understanding Mᵉdân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as מְדָן Medan. - § Medan = "contention" - Medan, a son of Abraham 1) a son of Abraham by Keturah
H4091
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מְדָן
Phoneticmed-awn'
TransliterationMᵉdân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as מְדָן Medan. - § Medan = "contention" - Medan, a son of Abraham 1) a son of Abraham by Keturah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:2 | “And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.” Word: מְדָן (Mᵉdân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:32 | “Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.” Word: מְדָן (Mᵉdân) |