Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶשְׁתּוֹן”
Understanding ʼEshtôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the same as שׁוּנִי; restful Eshton. - § Eshton = "effeminate" - Eshton, an Israelite 1) a descendant of C...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶשְׁתּוֹן
Phoneticesh-tone'
TransliterationʼEshtôwn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the same as שׁוּנִי; restful Eshton. - § Eshton = "effeminate" - Eshton, an Israelite 1) a descendant of Caleb of tribe of Judah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 4:11 | “And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.” Word: אֶשְׁתּוֹן (ʼEshtôwn) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:12 | “And Eshton begat Beth–rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir–nahash. These are the men of Rechah.” Word: אֶשְׁתּוֹן (ʼEshtôwn) |