Lexicon seon: Support, sustenance, provision Original Word: סְאוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance battle From ca'an; perhaps a military boot (as a protection from mud -- battle. see HEBREW ca'an NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition sandal, boot (of a soldier) NASB Translation boot (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סְאוֺן ?] noun [masculine] sandal, boot of soldier (probably loan-word from Assyrian šênu, shoe, sandal (of leather), DlHWB 634 WklTel Amarna, Glossary, whence (denominative) šênu, put on sandals Dll.c.; compare Aramaic סֵינָא, ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to tread downCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for סְאוֹן in the Strong's Concordance, as this specific term is unique to the Hebrew text and its cultural context. However, Greek terms related to military attire or footwear might be explored for thematic studies, though they would not be direct equivalents. Usage: The term סְאוֹן appears in the context of military attire, particularly referring to the footwear used by soldiers. It is mentioned in the context of battle and warfare. Context: The Hebrew word סְאוֹן (se'on) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Isaiah. It is used to describe the military boots worn by soldiers, emphasizing their function as protective gear against the elements, such as mud. This term is notably used in Isaiah 9:5 (BSB), which states, "For every boot of the marching warrior in the battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire." Here, סְאוֹן is part of a vivid imagery depicting the aftermath of battle, where the instruments of war, including the boots, are destined for destruction, symbolizing the end of conflict and the ushering in of peace. The use of סְאוֹן highlights the practical aspects of military life in ancient times, where soldiers needed durable and protective footwear to navigate various terrains during campaigns. Forms and Transliterations סְאוֹן֙ סאון sə’ōwn sə·’ō·wn seOnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 9:5 HEB: כִּ֤י כָל־ סְאוֹן֙ סֹאֵ֣ן בְּרַ֔עַשׁ NAS: For every boot of the booted warrior KJV: For every battle of the warrior INT: For every boot of the booted the tumult 1 Occurrence |