Strong's Lexicon chishshabon: Thought, plan, device Original Word: חִשָּׁבּוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁב (chashab), meaning "to think, account, or reckon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chishshabon," related concepts can be found in Greek words such as λογισμός (logismos), meaning "thought" or "reasoning," and βουλή (boulē), meaning "counsel" or "plan." Usage: The term "chishshabon" refers to the concept of thought, plan, or device, often implying a sense of calculation or intention. It is used to describe the mental processes involved in planning or devising something, whether for good or ill. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the mind and its thoughts were considered powerful and influential in shaping one's actions and destiny. The concept of "chishshabon" reflects the importance of intentionality and foresight in decision-making. In a biblical context, thoughts and plans are often evaluated based on their alignment with God's will and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chashab Definition device, invention NASB Translation devices (1), engines (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חִשָּׁבוֺן] noun masculine device, invention (compare LagBN 200) — only plural absolute חִשְּׁבֹנוֺת; עָשָׁה הָאֱלֹהִים אֶתהָֿאָדָם יָשָׁר וְהֵמָּה בִקְשׁוּ חִשְּׁבֹנוֺת רַבִּים Ecclesiastes 7:29 God made mankind upright but they sought out many devices; וַיַּעַשׂ חִשְּׁבֹנוֺת מַחֲשֶׁבֶת חֹוֺשֵׁב2Chronicles 26:15 and he made contrivances (i.e. engines of war for hurling stones and arrows, see vb) the invention of inventive men. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance engine, invention From chashab; a contrivance, i.e. Actual (a warlike machine) or mental (a machination) -- engine, invention. see HEBREW chashab Forms and Transliterations חִשְּׁבֹנ֜וֹת חִשְּׁבֹנ֥וֹת חשבנות chishshevoNot ḥiš·šə·ḇō·nō·wṯ ḥiššəḇōnōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 26:15 HEB: וַיַּ֣עַשׂ ׀ בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֨ם חִשְּׁבֹנ֜וֹת מַחֲשֶׁ֣בֶת חוֹשֵׁ֗ב NAS: he made engines [of war] invented KJV: in Jerusalem engines, invented INT: made Jerusalem engines invented skillful Ecclesiastes 7:29 2 Occurrences |
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