◄ 5935. Alvan or Alyan ►
Strong's Lexicon Alvan or Alyan: Alvan or Alyan Original Word: עַלְוָן Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: `Alvan Pronunciation: al-vawn' or al-yawn' Phonetic Spelling: (al-vawn') Definition: Alvan, Aljan Meaning: Alvan, also known as Aljan, is a proper noun referring to a person. The name is understood to mean "tall" or "exalted." Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be tall. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Alvan, Strong's Greek Number G1563 (ἐκεῖ • ekei) is often used in genealogical contexts to denote location or place, which can be relevant when discussing the geographical and familial settings of biblical genealogies. However, it is important to note that G1563 does not correspond directly to the name Alvan but is included here for its contextual relevance in genealogical passages. Usage: The name Alvan appears in the genealogical records of the Bible, specifically in the context of the descendants of Seir the Horite. Context: Alvan is mentioned in the genealogical listings found in the Old Testament. He is identified as one of the sons of Shobal, who was a descendant of Seir the Horite. The Horites were a group of people who inhabited the region of Seir before the Edomites. Alvan's mention is brief, appearing in the context of the genealogies that trace the lineage and tribal affiliations of the inhabitants of the land. The name appears in Genesis 36:23: "These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam." This passage is part of the broader genealogical record that outlines the descendants of Esau and the chiefs of the Horites, providing insight into the familial and tribal structures of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alah Definition an Edomite NASB Translation Alian (1), Alvan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַלְוָן proper name, masculine in Edom Genesis 36:23 (P), ᵐ5 Γωλων, Γωλαμ = 1 Chronicles 1:40 Qr (Kt עלין), ᵐ5 Σωλαμ, A Ιωλαμ, ᵐ5L Αλουαν. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Alian, Alvan Or salyan {al-yawn'}; from alah; lofty; Alvan or Aljan, an Idumaean -- Alian, Alvan. see HEBREW alah Forms and Transliterations עַלְוָ֥ן עַלְיָ֧ן עלון עלין ‘al·wān ‘al·yān ‘alwān ‘alyān alVan alYan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 36:23 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י שׁוֹבָ֔ל עַלְוָ֥ן וּמָנַ֖חַת וְעֵיבָ֑ל NAS: of Shobal: Alvan and Manahath KJV: of Shobal [were] these; Alvan, and Manahath, INT: are the sons of Shobal Alvan and Manahath and Ebal 1 Chronicles 1:40 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י שׁוֹבָ֔ל עַלְיָ֧ן וּמָנַ֛חַת וְעֵיבָ֖ל NAS: of Shobal [were] Alian, Manahath, KJV: of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, INT: the sons of Shobal Alian Manahath Ebal 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5935 2 Occurrences ‘al·wān — 1 Occ. ‘al·yān — 1 Occ.