Lexicon Kushan: Kushan Original Word: כּוּשָׁן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cushan, a region of Arabia Perhaps from Kuwsh; Cushan, a region of Arabia: see HEBREW Kuwsh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Kush Definition a region of Arabia NASB Translation Cushan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כּוּשָׁן proper name, of a people or territory, only ׳אָהֳלֵי כ Habakkuk 3:7 ("" מִדְיָן), ᵐ5 Αιθιοπων. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from כּוּשׁ (Cush), referring to the region or people associated with Cush.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew term "Cushan" in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, related concepts might be explored through Greek terms associated with regions or peoples in the Septuagint or New Testament that correspond to Cush or similar areas. Usage: The term "Cushan" appears in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to a geographical region or people. It is used in contexts that suggest a connection to the broader area known as Cush. Context: Cushan is mentioned in the context of the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. In Habakkuk 3:7, the prophet Habakkuk refers to Cushan in a poetic passage that describes the divine intervention and the awe-inspiring presence of God. The verse states: "I saw the tents of Cushan in distress; the curtains of Midian were trembling." (BSB). This reference to Cushan is often interpreted as a poetic parallel to the region of Cush, highlighting the widespread impact of God's actions across different nations. The mention of Cushan alongside Midian suggests a geographical and cultural connection, possibly indicating regions that were contemporaneous with the events described in the prophetic vision. The use of Cushan in this context underscores the theme of divine power and the universal scope of God's influence. Forms and Transliterations כוּשָׁ֑ן כושן chuShan ḵū·šān ḵūšānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Habakkuk 3:7 HEB: רָאִ֖יתִי אָהֳלֵ֣י כוּשָׁ֑ן יִרְגְּז֕וּן יְרִיע֖וֹת NAS: the tents of Cushan under KJV: the tents of Cushan in affliction: INT: saw the tents of Cushan were trembling the tent |
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