Lexical Summary zan: To feed, to provide, to sustain Original Word: זַן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance divers kinds, all manner of store From zuwn; properly, nourished (or fully developed), i.e. A form or sort -- divers kinds, X all manner of store. see HEBREW zuwn NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition kind, sort NASB Translation every kind (1), kinds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַן noun [masculine] (late) kind, sort (Aramaic  , זַן √ dubious; compare De Psalm 144:13) — מִזַּן אֶל זַן Psalm 144:13 from kind to kind, i.e. all sorts, kinds; plural וּזְנִים2Chronicles 16:14 (various) sorts. זנב (√ of following; meaning unknown). [זַן] noun [masculine] kind, sort (ᵑ7 Syriac; compare Biblical Hebrew); — plural construct זְנֵי זְמָרָא Daniel 3:5,7,10,15. Topical Lexicon Scope and Range of Meaning זַן points to “kind” or “variety,” stressing multiplicity within an ordered whole. The word is reserved for moments when the inspired writers highlight manifold provision or mixture, whether of agricultural produce or aromatic compounds. Biblical Occurrences • 2 Chronicles 16:14 – in the record of King Asa’s burial the chronicler notes “spices and various blends of prepared ointments,” underscoring the assortment of fragrant elements used to honor the king. Historical and Cultural Setting Ancient funerary practices prized fragrance. Spices of different kinds symbolized wealth, dignity, and an expectation of resurrection hope (Job 19:25-27). Likewise, agrarian Israel measured prosperity by the breadth of its produce. A barn filled with “every kind” of grain or food signified covenant blessing (Deuteronomy 28:8). Theological Emphasis 1. Divine Order in Diversity – Creation displays structured variety (Genesis 1:11-25). זַן reinforces that God’s provision is not random but organized, meeting every legitimate need “according to His riches” (Philippians 4:19). Practical Ministry Applications • Stewardship – Pastors may highlight Psalm 144:13 to encourage balanced preparation: barns that welcome “every kind” of provision mirror wise budgeting and diversified ministry resources. Christological and Eschatological Reflections Just as multiple spices honored Asa, the Magi’s gold, frankincense, and myrrh honored the newborn King (Matthew 2:11), and Joseph of Arimathea’s costly mixture honored the crucified Lord. Revelation 7:9 foresees a redeemed multitude “from every nation,” a global “variety” that fulfills the trajectory hinted at by זַן—fullness gathered around the throne. Key Cross References Genesis 1:11-12; Deuteronomy 28:8; Psalm 104:24-28; John 19:39-40; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Revelation 7:9. Summary זַן celebrates the breadth of God’s good gifts—whether spices that dignify a king or stores that sustain a nation. Its sparse appearance heightens its impact: in every age the Lord provides, in manifold ways, exactly what His people need for life, godliness, and praise. Forms and Transliterations וּזְנִ֔ים וזנים זַ֥ן זן מִזַּ֗ן מזן miz·zan mizzan ū·zə·nîm uzeNim ūzənîm zanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 16:14 HEB: מִלֵּא֙ בְּשָׂמִ֣ים וּזְנִ֔ים מְרֻקָּחִ֖ים בְּמִרְקַ֣חַת NAS: with spices of various kinds blended KJV: with sweet odours and divers kinds [of spices] prepared INT: had filled spices kinds the apothecaries' prepared by the apothecaries' art Psalm 144:13 Psalm 144:13 3 Occurrences |
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