Strong's Lexicon chason: Strong, mighty, firm Original Word: חָסֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַן (chasan), meaning "to be strong" or "to be firm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "ἰσχυρός" (ischyros), Strong's Greek #2478, meaning strong or mighty. Usage: The Hebrew word "chason" is used to describe something that is strong, mighty, or firm. It often refers to physical strength or might, but can also imply moral or spiritual firmness. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe individuals, nations, or objects that possess strength or fortitude. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength and might were highly valued attributes, often associated with leadership and divine favor. The concept of strength was not limited to physical prowess but extended to moral and spiritual resilience. The Israelites, living in a land surrounded by powerful nations, often relied on God's strength to sustain them against their enemies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as chosen Definition strong NASB Translation strong (1), strong man (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָסֹן adjective strong, of the Amorite Amos 2:9 (כָּאַלּוֺנִים ׳ח, strong as the oaks); הֶחָסוֺן as substantive the strong one Isaiah 1:31. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strong From chacan; powerful -- strong. see HEBREW chacan Forms and Transliterations הֶחָסֹן֙ החסן וְחָסֹ֥ן וחסן he·ḥā·sōn hechaSon heḥāsōn vechaSon wə·ḥā·sōn wəḥāsōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 1:31 HEB: וְהָיָ֤ה הֶחָסֹן֙ לִנְעֹ֔רֶת וּפֹעֲל֖וֹ NAS: The strong man will become tinder, KJV: And the strong shall be as tow, INT: will become the strong tinder his work Amos 2:9 2 Occurrences |
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