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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 ...

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עַלְוָן

Phonetical-vawn'
TransliterationʻAlvân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
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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
ReferenceText
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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