Strong's Lexicon zeban: To buy, purchase Original Word: זְבַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for the concept of buying is ἀγοράζω (Strong's Greek 59 - agorazo), which also means "to buy" or "to purchase." Usage: The Hebrew verb "zeban" primarily means "to buy" or "to purchase." It is used in the context of acquiring goods or property through a transaction involving payment. This term is often associated with trade and commerce, reflecting the economic activities of ancient societies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, commerce and trade were vital components of daily life. The act of buying and selling was not only a means of acquiring necessary goods but also a way to establish and maintain social and economic relationships. Markets and trade routes were central to the economy, and transactions were often conducted in public spaces, such as city gates, where elders and community leaders could witness and validate agreements. The concept of buying and selling also extended to land and property, which held significant cultural and familial importance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a prim. root Definition to buy, gain NASB Translation bargaining (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זְבַן] verb buy, gain (ᵑ7 id., buy, Syriac  Old Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene זבן (often) Lzb266 SAC47, compare Assyrian zibânîtu, scales);- Pe`al Participle active plural זָבְנִין Daniel 2:8 time ye (are seeking to) gain. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gain (Aramaic) corresponding to the root of Zbiyna'; to acquire by purchase -- gain. see HEBREW Zbiyna' Forms and Transliterations זָבְנִ֑ין זבנין zā·ḇə·nîn zāḇənîn zaveNinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:8 HEB: עִדָּנָ֖א אַנְתּ֣וּן זָבְנִ֑ין כָּל־ קֳבֵל֙ NAS: for certain that you are bargaining for time, KJV: that ye would gain the time, INT: time ye you are bargaining all according to 1 Occurrence |
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