The meaning of “שָׁעַן”
Understanding shâʻan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay. - to support one's self 1) to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, l...
שָׁעַן
lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay. - to support one's self 1) to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself 1a1) of trust in God (fig)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:4 | “Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:” Word: שָׁעַן (shâʻan) | |
| Judges 16:26 | “And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.” Word: שָׁעַן (shâʻan) | |
| 2 Kings 7:2 | “Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.” Word: שָׁעַן (shâʻan) | |
| Job 24:23 | “Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.” Word: שָׁעַן (shâʻan) | |
| Isaiah 31:1 | “Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!” Word: שָׁעַן (shâʻan) |
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