The meaning of “רָזַן”
Understanding râzan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prince, ruler. - probably to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) honorable 1) (Qal) to be weighty, be judicious, be commanding
רָזַן
prince, ruler. - probably to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) honorable 1) (Qal) to be weighty, be judicious, be commanding
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 5:3 | “Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.” Word: רָזַן (râzan) | |
| Psalms 2:2 | “The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,” Word: רָזַן (râzan) | |
| Proverbs 31:4 | “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:” Word: רָזַן (râzan) | |
| Isaiah 40:23 | “That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.” Word: רָזַן (râzan) | |
| Habakkuk 1:10 | “And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.” Word: רָזַן (râzan) |
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