Strong's Lexicon Etsni: Etsni Original Word: עֵצֶן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָצַן (atsan), meaning "to be strong" or "to be firm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Etsni in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: Etsni is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual or group. The name is associated with strength or firmness, reflecting the characteristics or reputation of the person or group it denotes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of a person. The name Etsni, with its connotations of strength, would have been a desirable attribute in a culture that valued resilience and fortitude, especially in the context of tribal and familial identities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a descriptive title for one of David's men NASB Translation Eznite (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eznite From an unused root meaning to be sharp or strong; a spear -- Eznite (from the margin). Forms and Transliterations הָֽעֶצְנִ֔י העצני hā‘eṣnî hā·‘eṣ·nî haetzNiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:8 HEB: [הָעֶצְנֹו כ] (הָֽעֶצְנִ֔י ק) עַל־ NAS: he was [called] Adino the Eznite, because KJV: the same [was] Adino the Eznite: [he lift up his spear] against eight INT: he he was Adino Eznite because of eight 1 Occurrence |
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