◄ 7336. razan ►
Strong's Lexicon razan: To be weighty, to be judicious, to be prudent Original Word: רָזַן Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: razan Pronunciation: rah-ZAHN Phonetic Spelling: (raw-zan') Definition: to be heavy, honorable Meaning: To be heavy, honorable Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G758 (ἀρχή, archē): This Greek term is often translated as "beginning" or "rule," and it is used to denote authority or principality. It shares a conceptual link with רָזַן in terms of denoting positions of power or influence. • G1413 (δυναστεία, dynasteia): This Greek word means "dominion" or "power," and it is related to the idea of authority and control, similar to the honor and weightiness implied by רָזַן. These Greek terms, while not direct translations, reflect similar themes of authority, respect, and influence, aligning with the Hebrew concept of being heavy or honorable. Usage: The verb רָזַן (razan) is used in the context of being weighty or honorable, often implying a sense of dignity or respect. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it conveys the idea of someone or something being esteemed or having significant influence. Context: The Hebrew verb רָזַן (razan) is a primitive root that carries the connotation of being heavy or honorable. This term is associated with the concept of weightiness, not in a physical sense, but in terms of influence, authority, or respect. In the ancient Near Eastern context, weightiness was often linked to honor and esteem, suggesting that those who were considered "heavy" were also seen as important or influential figures. The usage of רָזַן in the Hebrew Bible is limited, but it is significant in understanding the cultural and social dynamics of honor and respect. The term is often used in contexts where individuals or entities are recognized for their authority or esteemed position within a community or society. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of being honorable or weighty is reflected in various passages where leaders, elders, or individuals of high status are described. The term underscores the importance of respect and honor in relationships and societal structures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be weighty, judicious or commanding NASB Translation rulers (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָזַן, ? earlier רָזן, so LagBN 31] verb be weighty, judicious, commanding (Arabic be weighty, grave, firm of judgement; Late Hebrew רוֺזֵן = Biblical Hebrew, so רוזנים Ecclus 44:4); — only Qal Participle plural as substantive, rulers, potentates, "" מְלָכִים: רֹזְנִים Judges 5:3; Habakkuk 1:10, ׳רוֺ Psalm 2:2; Proverbs 8:15; Proverbs 31:4, "" שֹׁפְטֵי אֶרֶץ Isaiah 40:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prince, ruler A primitive root; probably to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) honorable -- prince, ruler. Forms and Transliterations וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗ים וְרֹזְנִ֖ים וְרוֹזְנִ֥ים וּ֝לְרוֹזְנִ֗ים ולרוזנים ורוזנים ורזנים רֹֽזְנִ֑ים רוֹזְנִ֖ים רוזנים רזנים rō·wz·nîm rō·zə·nîm rōwznîm rozeNim rōzənîm rozNim ū·lə·rō·wz·nîm ūlərōwznîm ulerozNim verozeNim verozNim wə·rō·wz·nîm wə·rō·zə·nîm wərōwznîm wərōzənîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Judges 5:3 HEB: מְלָכִ֔ים הַאֲזִ֖ינוּ רֹֽזְנִ֑ים אָֽנֹכִ֗י לַֽיהוָה֙ NAS: give ear, O rulers! I -- to the LORD, KJV: give ear, O ye princes; I, [even] I, will sing INT: kings give rulers I to the LORD Psalm 2:2 HEB: מַלְכֵי־ אֶ֗רֶץ וְרוֹזְנִ֥ים נֽוֹסְדוּ־ יָ֑חַד NAS: take their stand And the rulers take counsel KJV: set themselves, and the rulers take counsel INT: the kings of the earth and the rulers take together Proverbs 8:15 HEB: מְלָכִ֣ים יִמְלֹ֑כוּ וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗ים יְחֹ֣קְקוּ צֶֽדֶק׃ NAS: reign, And rulers decree KJV: reign, and princes decree INT: kings reign and rulers decree justice Proverbs 31:4 HEB: שְׁתוֹ־ יָ֑יִן וּ֝לְרוֹזְנִ֗ים [אֹו כ] NAS: wine, Or for rulers to desire KJV: wine; nor for princes strong drink: INT: drink wine rulers and to drink Isaiah 40:23 HEB: הַנּוֹתֵ֥ן רוֹזְנִ֖ים לְאָ֑יִן שֹׁ֥פְטֵי NAS: He [it is] who reduces rulers to nothing, KJV: That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh INT: reduces rulers to nothing the judges Habakkuk 1:10 HEB: בַּמְּלָכִ֣ים יִתְקַלָּ֔ס וְרֹזְנִ֖ים מִשְׂחָ֣ק ל֑וֹ NAS: at kings And rulers are a laughing KJV: at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn INT: kings mock and rulers laughing he 6 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7336 6 Occurrences rō·zə·nîm — 1 Occ. rō·wz·nîm — 1 Occ. ū·lə·rō·wz·nîm — 1 Occ. wə·rō·zə·nîm — 1 Occ. wə·rō·wz·nîm — 2 Occ.