5431. saan

Lexicon

saan: Load, burden

Original Word: סָאַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ca'an
Pronunciation: sah-ahn'
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-an')
Definition: Load, burden
Meaning: to shoe, a soldier shod

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

warrior

A primitive root; to be miry; used only as denominative from c'own; to shoe, i.e. (active participle) a soldier shod -- warrior.

see HEBREW c'own

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from seon
Definition
to tread, tramp
NASB Translation
booted warrior (1), guarded (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[סָאַן] verb probably

denominative tread, tramp; — only

Qal Participle סֹאֵן בְּרַעַשׁ Isaiah 9:4 (see foregoing).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5265 (ὑποδέω, hupodeo): To bind under one's feet, to put on shoes or sandals.
• Strong's Greek Number 1418 (ἑτοιμάζω, hetoimazo): To prepare, make ready.

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of preparation and readiness, aligning with the Hebrew concept of being shod for a purpose or mission.

Usage: This term is used in the context of equipping or preparing, specifically in relation to footwear, often metaphorically referring to soldiers being prepared for battle.

Context: The Hebrew verb סָאַן (sa'an) is a primitive root that primarily means "to shoe" or "to equip with shoes." In the ancient Near Eastern context, footwear was an essential part of a soldier's equipment, symbolizing readiness and preparation for battle. The act of shoeing, therefore, extends beyond the literal sense to encompass the broader idea of being prepared or equipped for a task or journey.

In the Biblical narrative, the concept of being "shod" is often associated with readiness and the ability to stand firm. This metaphorical use underscores the importance of preparation and the role of divine provision in equipping individuals for their spiritual and physical journeys.

The term סָאַן is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the cultural and spiritual symbolism of footwear in ancient Israel. The imagery of a soldier being shod conveys a sense of divine empowerment and readiness to face challenges, both physical and spiritual.

Forms and Transliterations

סֹאֵ֣ן סאן sō’ên sō·’ên soEn

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 9:5
HEB: כָל־ סְאוֹן֙ סֹאֵ֣ן בְּרַ֔עַשׁ וְשִׂמְלָ֖ה
NAS: boot of the booted warrior in the [battle] tumult,
KJV: For every battle of the warrior [is] with confused noise,
INT: every boot of the booted the tumult and cloak

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5431
1 Occurrence

sō·’ên — 1 Occ.