The meaning of “שָׁאַן”
Understanding shâʼan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be at ease, be quiet, rest. See also בֵּית שְׁאָן. - to loll, i.e. be peaceful 1) (Pilel) to be at ease, be at peace, re...
שָׁאַן
be at ease, be quiet, rest. See also בֵּית שְׁאָן. - to loll, i.e. be peaceful 1) (Pilel) to be at ease, be at peace, rest, rest securely, be quiet
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 3:18 | “There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.” Word: שָׁאַן (shâʼan) | |
| Proverbs 1:33 | “But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. ” Word: שָׁאַן (shâʼan) | |
| Jeremiah 30:10 | “Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the Lord; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.” Word: שָׁאַן (shâʼan) | |
| Jeremiah 46:27 | “But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.” Word: שָׁאַן (shâʼan) | |
| Jeremiah 48:11 | “Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed.” Word: שָׁאַן (shâʼan) |
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