Strong's Lexicon rishyon: Permission, license, authorization Original Word: רִשְׁיוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root רָשָׁה (rasha), which generally means to be wicked or guilty. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in terms like ἐξουσία (exousia - Strong's Greek 1849), which means authority or power, often used in the New Testament to describe the authority given by God or Christ. Usage: The term "rishyon" is used to denote the concept of permission or authorization. It implies a formal or legal allowance to perform a certain action or to possess something. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can be associated with the idea of having the right or authority granted by a higher power or governing body. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of permission or authorization was significant in both religious and civil contexts. The Israelites lived under a theocratic system where laws and permissions were often seen as divinely ordained. The granting of permission could be related to land ownership, religious practices, or civil duties. Understanding the cultural importance of permissions helps in comprehending the societal structure and governance of ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition permission NASB Translation permission (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִשְׁיוֺן noun [masculine] permission; — construct ׳ר Ezra 3:7. רֵשִׁית see רֵאשִׁית below ראשׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grant From an unused root meaning to have leave; a permit -- grant. Forms and Transliterations כְּרִשְׁי֛וֹן כרשיון kə·riš·yō·wn kerishYon kərišyōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 3:7 HEB: יָ֣ם יָפ֔וֹא כְּרִשְׁי֛וֹן כּ֥וֹרֶשׁ מֶֽלֶךְ־ NAS: at Joppa, according to the permission they had from Cyrus KJV: of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus INT: the sea Joppa to the permission Cyrus king 1 Occurrence |