Strong's Lexicon Etsem: Bone, essence, substance Original Word: עֶצֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצַם (atsam), which means "to be strong" or "to be mighty." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "etsem" is "ὀστέον" (osteon), Strong's Greek #3747, which also means "bone." Usage: The Hebrew word "etsem" primarily refers to "bone" in a literal sense, denoting the physical structure that provides strength and support to the body. It is also used metaphorically to signify the essence or core of something, indicating strength, firmness, or the very substance of a matter. In the Hebrew Bible, "etsem" is often used to describe the physical bones of humans and animals, as well as to convey the idea of strength and resilience. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, bones were considered the framework of the body, symbolizing strength and endurance. The preservation of bones was important in burial practices, reflecting beliefs about the afterlife and the hope of resurrection. The metaphorical use of "etsem" to denote essence or core reflects the cultural understanding of bones as the fundamental structure of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsom Definition "bone," a place in the Negev of Judah NASB Translation Ezem (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֶ֫צֶם proper name, of a location Ασομ, etc., in Negeb of Judah, עָ֑צֶם Joshua 15:29, Simeon Joshua 19:3; 1 Chronicles 4:29 (עָצֶם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azem, Ezem The same as etsem; bone; Etsem, a place in Palestine -- Azem, Ezem. see HEBREW etsem Forms and Transliterations וָעָֽצֶם׃ וּבְעֶ֖צֶם ובעצם ועצם׃ ū·ḇə·‘e·ṣem ūḇə‘eṣem uveEtzem vaAtzem wā‘āṣem wā·‘ā·ṣemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:29 HEB: בַּעֲלָ֥ה וְעִיִּ֖ים וָעָֽצֶם׃ NAS: Baalah and Iim and Ezem, KJV: Baalah, and Iim, and Azem, INT: Baalah and Iim and Ezem Joshua 19:3 1 Chronicles 4:29 3 Occurrences |
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