The meaning of “עֵדֶן”
Understanding ʻêden reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) עֶדְנָה ʻednâh (ed-naw'); from עָדַן delicate, delight, pleasure. See also בֵּית עֵדֶן. - pleasure 1) luxu...
עֵדֶן
or (feminine) עֶדְנָה ʻednâh (ed-naw'); from עָדַן delicate, delight, pleasure. See also בֵּית עֵדֶן. - pleasure 1) luxury, dainty, delight, finery 2) delight
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:12 | “Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?” Word: עֵדֶן (ʻêden) | |
| 2 Samuel 1:24 | “Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.” Word: עֵדֶן (ʻêden) | |
| Psalms 36:8 | “They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.” Word: עֵדֶן (ʻêden) | |
| Jeremiah 51:34 | “Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out.” Word: עֵדֶן (ʻêden) |
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