Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֵצֶן”
Understanding ʻêtsen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Eznite (from the margin). - a spear 1) sharp, strong, spear 1a) meaning uncertain
H6112
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵצֶן
Phoneticay'-tsen
Transliterationʻêtsen
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eznite (from the margin). - a spear 1) sharp, strong, spear 1a) meaning uncertain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 23:8 | “These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.” Word: עֵצֶן (ʻêtsen) |