The meaning of “אַשְׁכְּנַז”
Understanding ʼAshkᵉnaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign origin Ashkenaz. - § Ashchenaz or Ashkenaz = "a man as sprinkled: fire as scattered" - Ashkenaz, a Japhethite...
אַשְׁכְּנַז
of foreign origin Ashkenaz. - § Ashchenaz or Ashkenaz = "a man as sprinkled: fire as scattered" - Ashkenaz, a Japhethite, also his descendants 1) a descendant of Japheth 2) a northern people, perhaps of Bithynia
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:3 | “And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.” Word: אַשְׁכְּנַז (ʼAshkᵉnaz) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:6 | “And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.” Word: אַשְׁכְּנַז (ʼAshkᵉnaz) | |
| Jeremiah 51:27 | “Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillers.” Word: אַשְׁכְּנַז (ʼAshkᵉnaz) |