2006. hen

Lexicon

hen: Behold, lo, see

Original Word: הֵן
Part of Speech: Interjection
Transliteration: hen
Pronunciation: hane
Phonetic Spelling: (hane)
Definition: Behold, lo, see
Meaning: lo!, there, less, whether, but, if

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

that if, or, whether

(Aramaic) corresponding to hen: lo! Also there(-fore), (un-)less, whether, but, if -- (that) if, or, whether.

see HEBREW hen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to hen
Definition
if, whether
NASB Translation
case (1), if (12), or (1), whether for or (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Aramaic, corresponding to the Hebrew word הֵן (hen)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1487: εἰ (ei) • often used to introduce conditional clauses, similar to "if" in English.
• Strong's Greek Number 1065: γάρ (gar) • a conjunction often translated as "for" or "because", used to explain or provide reason.
• Strong's Greek Number 235: ἀλλά (alla) • a conjunction meaning "but" or "however", used to contrast statements.

These Greek entries reflect similar functions in the New Testament, where particles and conjunctions serve to connect and emphasize statements, much like הֵן in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament.

Usage: This Aramaic term appears in the context of biblical passages where it serves to introduce statements or conditions, often indicating a sense of immediacy or emphasis.

Context: The Aramaic word הֵן (hen) is a versatile term found in the biblical texts, primarily in the books of Daniel and Ezra, which contain significant portions of Aramaic. It functions as a particle that can introduce various types of clauses, including conditional, concessive, and exclamatory. In the context of biblical narrative and prophecy, הֵן often serves to draw attention to a particular statement or to set the stage for a conditional scenario.

For example, in the book of Daniel, הֵן is used to introduce statements that highlight the sovereignty and power of God, as well as the faithfulness of His servants. The term can also be found in legal or formal declarations, where it underscores the gravity or certainty of the statement being made.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the translation of הֵן may vary depending on the context, reflecting its diverse usage. It can be rendered as "lo!" to express surprise or emphasis, "there" to indicate location or presence, "less" in comparative statements, "whether" in questions or alternatives, "but" to contrast ideas, and "if" to introduce conditional clauses.

Forms and Transliterations

הֵ֛ן הֵ֣ן הֵ֤ן הֵ֧ן הֵן֩ הֵן־ הן הן־ וְהֵ֣ן וְהֵ֨ן וְהֵן֙ והן לָהֵ֕ן לָהֵ֗ן להן hen hên hên- lā·hên laHen lāhên veHen wə·hên wəhên

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 4:13
HEB: לְמַלְכָּ֔א דִּ֠י הֵ֣ן קִרְיְתָ֥א דָךְ֙
NAS: to the king, that if that city
KJV: now unto the king, that, if this city
INT: to the king that if city this

Ezra 4:16
HEB: לְמַלְכָּ֔א דִּ֠י הֵ֣ן קִרְיְתָ֥א דָךְ֙
NAS: the king that if that city
KJV: certify the king that, if this city
INT: the king that if city this

Ezra 5:17
HEB: וּכְעַ֞ן הֵ֧ן עַל־ מַלְכָּ֣א
NAS: Now if it pleases the king,
KJV: Now therefore, if [it seem] good to
INT: Now if concerning the king

Ezra 5:17
HEB: דִּ֣י בְּבָבֶל֒ הֵ֣ן אִיתַ֗י דִּֽי־
NAS: in Babylon, if it be that a decree
KJV: at Babylon, whether it be
INT: which Babylon if be which

Ezra 7:26
HEB: מִתְעֲבֵ֖ד מִנֵּ֑הּ הֵ֤ן לְמוֹת֙ הֵ֣ן
NAS: upon him strictly, whether for death
KJV: upon him, whether [it be] unto death,
INT: be executed him whether death or

Ezra 7:26
HEB: הֵ֤ן לְמוֹת֙ הֵ֣ן [לִשְׁרֹשׁוּ כ]
NAS: whether for death or for banishment or
KJV: [it be] unto death, or to banishment,
INT: whether death or banishment or

Ezra 7:26
HEB: (לִשְׁרֹשִׁ֔י ק) הֵן־ לַעֲנָ֥שׁ נִכְסִ֖ין
NAS: for banishment or for confiscation
KJV: to banishment, or to confiscation
INT: or banishment or confiscation of goods

Daniel 2:5
HEB: מִנִּ֣י אַזְדָּ֑א הֵ֣ן לָ֤א תְהֽוֹדְעוּנַּ֙נִי֙
NAS: from me is firm: if you do not make known
KJV: from me: if ye will not
INT: me is firm if will not make

Daniel 2:6
HEB: וְהֵ֨ן חֶלְמָ֤א וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙
NAS: But if you declare the dream
KJV: But if ye shew the dream,
INT: if the dream interpretation

Daniel 2:6
HEB: מִן־ קֳדָמָ֑י לָהֵ֕ן חֶלְמָ֥א וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ
INT: of me if the dream interpretation

Daniel 2:9
HEB: דִּ֣י הֵן־ חֶלְמָא֩ לָ֨א
NAS: that if you do not make the dream
KJV: But if ye will not make known
INT: that if the dream will not

Daniel 2:9
HEB: עִדָּנָ֖א יִשְׁתַּנֵּ֑א לָהֵ֗ן חֶלְמָא֙ אֱמַ֣רוּ
INT: the situation is changed if the dream tell

Daniel 3:15
HEB: כְּעַ֞ן הֵ֧ן אִֽיתֵיכ֣וֹן עֲתִידִ֗ין
NAS: Now if you are ready, at the moment
KJV: up?Now if ye be ready
INT: Now if be are ready

Daniel 3:15
HEB: דִֽי־ עַבְדֵת֒ וְהֵן֙ לָ֣א תִסְגְּד֔וּן
NAS: that I have made, [very well]. But if you do not worship,
KJV: which I have made; [well]: but if ye worship
INT: who have made if not worship

Daniel 3:17
HEB: הֵ֣ן אִיתַ֗י אֱלָהַ֙נָא֙
NAS: If it be [so], our God whom
KJV: If it be [so], our God whom we
INT: If is it be our God

Daniel 3:18
HEB: וְהֵ֣ן לָ֔א יְדִ֥יעַ
NAS: But [even] if [He does] not, let it be known
KJV: But if not, be it
INT: But if not it be known

Daniel 4:27
HEB: בְּמִחַ֣ן עֲנָ֑יִן הֵ֛ן תֶּהֱוֵ֥א אַרְכָ֖ה
NAS: to [the] poor, in case there may be a prolonging
KJV: to the poor; if it may be
INT: showing to the poor case may be prolonging

Daniel 5:16
HEB: לְמִשְׁרֵ֑א כְּעַ֡ן הֵן֩ [תּוּכַל כ]
NAS: Now if you are able
KJV: doubts: now if thou canst read
INT: and solve Now if be able the inscription

18 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2006
18 Occurrences

hên — 13 Occ.
lā·hên — 2 Occ.
wə·hên — 3 Occ.