Strong's Lexicon Eshton: Eshton Original Word: אֶשְׁתּוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word שָׁאָה (sha'ah), meaning "to be desolate" or "to lay waste." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Eshton, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, genealogical names in the Greek Septuagint may have transliterations or adaptations. Usage: Eshton is a personal name found in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. The name is associated with a descendant of Caleb, indicating a connection to the prominent family line within the tribe. The meaning of the name is not explicitly stated in the text, but it is often interpreted as "effort" or "diligence," possibly reflecting the character or aspirations of the individual or family. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and social status. The tribe of Judah held a significant position among the tribes of Israel, being the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. Names within these genealogies often carried meanings that reflected personal characteristics, family heritage, or divine attributes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Eshton (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶשְׁתּוֺן proper name, masculine a man of Judah (perhaps from אֵשֶׁת = effeminate or uxorious) 1 Chronicles 4:11,12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eshton Probably from the same as Shuwniy; restful; Eshton, an Israelite -- Eshton. see HEBREW Shuwniy Forms and Transliterations אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן׃ אשתון׃ וְאֶשְׁתּ֗וֹן ואשתון ’eš·tō·wn ’eštōwn eshTon veeshTon wə’eštōwn wə·’eš·tō·wnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:11 HEB: ה֖וּא אֲבִ֥י אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן׃ NAS: who was the father of Eshton. KJV: which [was] the father of Eshton. INT: who was the father of Eshton 1 Chronicles 4:12 2 Occurrences |
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