Berean Strong's Lexicon lishshan: Tongue, language Original Word: לִשָּׁן Word Origin: Derived from the root לָשׁוֹן (lashon), meaning "tongue" or "language." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is γλῶσσα (glōssa), Strong's Greek #1100, which also means "tongue" or "language." Usage: The term "lishshan" is used to denote the physical tongue as well as the concept of language or speech. In the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to the language spoken by a group of people or the act of speaking itself. It can also imply the power of speech, including the ability to bless or curse. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the tongue was seen as a powerful instrument, capable of both good and evil. The ability to speak and communicate was highly valued, and language was considered a divine gift. The Hebrew language, in particular, was seen as sacred, being the language of the Scriptures and the medium through which God communicated with His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to lashon Definition tongue NASB Translation language (6), tongue (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance language (Aramaic) corresponding to lashown; speech, i.e. A nation -- language. see HEBREW lashown Forms and Transliterations וְלִשָּׁ֗ן וְלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔א וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֖א וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֗א וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֛א וְלִשָּׁנַיָּֽא׃ ולשן ולשניא ולשניא׃ velishShan velishshanaiYa wə·liš·šā·nay·yā wə·liš·šān wəliššān wəliššānayyāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:4 HEB: עַֽמְמַיָּ֔א אֻמַּיָּ֖א וְלִשָּׁנַיָּֽא׃ NAS: nations and [men of every] language, KJV: O people, nations, and languages, INT: peoples nations language Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:29 Daniel 4:1 Daniel 5:19 Daniel 6:25 Daniel 7:14 7 Occurrences |
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