5821. Azzan
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Azzan: Azzan

Original Word: עַזָּן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Azzan
Pronunciation: az-ZAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (az-zawn')
Definition: Azzan
Meaning: Azzan

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Azzan

From az; strong one; Azzan, an Israelite -- Azzan.

see HEBREW az

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from azaz
Definition
"strong," a man of Issachar
NASB Translation
Azzan (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַזָּן proper name, masculine Οξα, Οζα, in Issachar Numbers 34:26.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַז (azaz), meaning "to be strong" or "to be firm."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Azzan, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: Azzan is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Azzan is mentioned in the context of the tribal leadership of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. He is identified as the father of Paltiel, who was a leader from the tribe of Issachar. Paltiel was one of the men appointed to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel. This reference is found in the Book of Numbers.
Biblical Reference: Numbers 34:26 • "from the tribe of Issachar, a leader: Paltiel son of Azzan."

Azzan's mention is brief, and he is noted primarily for his paternal connection to Paltiel. The name Azzan itself reflects a characteristic of strength, which may have been a desirable trait or quality attributed to him or his lineage. The context in which Azzan is mentioned highlights the organizational structure and leadership roles within the Israelite community as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

Forms and Transliterations
עַזָּֽן׃ עזן׃ ‘az·zān ‘azzān azZan
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Englishman's Concordance
Numbers 34:26
HEB: פַּלְטִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עַזָּֽן׃
NAS: Paltiel the son of Azzan.
KJV: Paltiel the son of Azzan.
INT: Paltiel the son of Azzan

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5821
1 Occurrence


‘az·zān — 1 Occ.















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