Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עַלְוָן”
Understanding ʻAlvân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or עַלְיָן ʻAlyân (al-yawn'); from עָלָה; lofty Alian, Alvan. - § Alian or Alvan = "tall" - Alvan or Aljan, an Idumaean ...
H5935
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עַלְוָן
Phonetical-vawn'
TransliterationʻAlvân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or עַלְיָן ʻAlyân (al-yawn'); from עָלָה; lofty Alian, Alvan. - § Alian or Alvan = "tall" - Alvan or Aljan, an Idumaean 1) a Horite, son of Shobal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:23 | “And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.” Word: עַלְוָן (ʻAlvân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:40 | “The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.” Word: עַלְוָן (ʻAlvân) |
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