Strong's Lexicon Ibtsan: Ibzan Original Word: אִבְצָן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be splendid Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Ibzan, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of judgeship can be related to Greek terms like "κριτής" (kritēs), meaning judge. Usage: Ibzan is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically mentioned as one of the judges of Israel. The name is thought to mean "splendid" or "illustrious," reflecting a sense of honor or distinction. Cultural and Historical Background: Ibzan is listed as one of the minor judges in the Book of Judges. He is noted for his leadership over Israel and his large family, which included thirty sons and thirty daughters. His account is brief, indicating a period of relative peace and stability during his judgeship. The cultural context of Ibzan's time was one of tribal confederation, where judges served as both military leaders and arbiters of justice. His large family may reflect the importance of kinship and alliances in maintaining social and political stability. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Ebets Definition a judge of Isr. NASB Translation Ibzan (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִבְצָן proper name, masculine judge of Isr. Judges 12:8,10 (LagGN 1891, 19 (אֲ)בֶן צָן, ᵐ5 Ἀβεσσαν, ᵑ6  ). אבק (Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ibzan From the same as aba'bu'ah; splendid; Ibtsan, an Israelite -- Ibzan. see HEBREW aba'bu'ah Forms and Transliterations אִבְצָ֔ן אִבְצָ֖ן אבצן ’iḇ·ṣān ’iḇṣān ivTzanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 12:8 HEB: אֶת־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אִבְצָ֖ן מִבֵּ֥ית לָֽחֶם׃ NAS: Now Ibzan of Bethlehem judged KJV: And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem INT: after Israel now Ibzan of Bethlehem Judges 12:10 2 Occurrences |
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run away (compare LagBN 51)). 
