◄ 2808. cheshbon ►
Strong's Lexicon cheshbon: Account, plan, thought, reasoning Original Word: חֶשְׁבּוֹן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: cheshbown Pronunciation: khesh-bone' Phonetic Spelling: (khesh-bone') Definition: contrivance, intelligence Meaning: The term חֶשְׁבּוֹן (ḥešbôn) primarily denotes a concept of contrivance or intelligence. It can refer to a plan, thought, or device, often implying a sense of calculation or strategic thinking. Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁב (ḥāšab), which means to think, plan, or calculate. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5586, ψῆφος (psēphos), which refers to a small stone or pebble used in voting or decision-making, symbolizing a calculated choice or judgment. While not a direct translation, it shares the concept of thoughtful decision-making or planning. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term חֶשְׁבּוֹן (ḥešbôn), highlighting its significance in biblical literature as a representation of human intellect and planning, while also acknowledging the overarching sovereignty of God in guiding human affairs. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, חֶשְׁבּוֹן is used to describe the act of devising plans or thoughts, often with a focus on the intellectual or strategic aspect of such activities. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the nature of the plans or thoughts being described. Context: • The term חֶשְׁבּוֹן appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting the intellectual or strategic aspect of human thought and planning. It is used to describe the process of devising plans, whether for good or ill, and can be associated with wisdom and understanding. • In the book of Proverbs, חֶשְׁבּוֹן is associated with wisdom and the prudent planning of one's actions. For example, Proverbs 16:9 states, "A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps" (BSB), illustrating the balance between human planning and divine sovereignty. • The term also appears in contexts where human plans are contrasted with God's ultimate purposes, emphasizing the limitations of human intelligence compared to divine wisdom. • In some instances, חֶשְׁבּוֹן is used in a negative sense, referring to schemes or plots that are contrary to God's will or that involve deceit and manipulation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chashab Definition a reckoning, account NASB Translation explanation (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֶשְׁבּוֺן noun masculine reckoning, account (Late Hebrew Aramaic id.) Ecclesiastes 9:10, ׳בקּשׁ ח Ecclesiastes 7:25, ׳מצא ח Ecclesiastes 7:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance account, device, reason From chashab; properly, contrivance; by implication, intelligence -- account, device, reason. see HEBREW chashab Forms and Transliterations וְחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן וְחֶשְׁבּוֹן֙ וחשבון חֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃ חשבון׃ cheshBon ḥeš·bō·wn ḥešbōwn vecheshBon wə·ḥeš·bō·wn wəḥešbōwn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 7:25 HEB: וּבַקֵּ֥שׁ חָכְמָ֖ה וְחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן וְלָדַ֙עַת֙ רֶ֣שַׁע NAS: wisdom and an explanation, and to know KJV: wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know INT: seek wisdom and an explanation cunning the evil Ecclesiastes 7:27 HEB: לְאַחַ֖ת לִמְצֹ֥א חֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃ NAS: to find an explanation, KJV: by one, to find out the account: INT: thing to find an explanation Ecclesiastes 9:10 HEB: אֵ֨ין מַעֲשֶׂ֤ה וְחֶשְׁבּוֹן֙ וְדַ֣עַת וְחָכְמָ֔ה KJV: for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, INT: there activity device knowledge wisdom 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2808 3 Occurrences ḥeš·bō·wn — 1 Occ. wə·ḥeš·bō·wn — 2 Occ.