Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of אֶשְׁבָּן

Understanding ʼEshbân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from the same as שֶׁבְנָא; vigorous Eshban. - § Eshban = "fire of discernment" - Eshban, an Idumaean 1) an chie...

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אֶשְׁבָּן

Phoneticesh-bawn'
TransliterationʼEshbân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
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probably from the same as שֶׁבְנָא; vigorous Eshban. - § Eshban = "fire of discernment" - Eshban, an Idumaean 1) an chief of Edom

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 36:26

And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.

Word: אֶשְׁבָּן (ʼEshbân)
1 Chronicles 1:41

The sons of Anah; Dishon. And the sons of Dishon; Amram, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.

Word: אֶשְׁבָּן (ʼEshbân)

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