Lexicon etuwn: Understanding, intelligence, insight Original Word: אֵטוּן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fine linen From an unused root (probably meaning to bind); properly, twisted (yarn), i.e. Tapestry -- fine linen. Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵטוּן noun [masculine] thread, yarn (etymology unknown; on form see Ges84a. 12. R. Talmud אֵטוּנָא, אַטוּנָא, cord, rope; so ᵑ7) construct מִצְרַיִם ׳א Proverbs 7:16. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be twisted or entwined.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3759 (ὄφις • ophis), which means "serpent." While the direct lexical connection between אֵטוּן and ὄφις is not evident, the metaphorical use of twisting or coiling can be seen in the imagery of a serpent, which is often depicted as a twisted or coiled creature in biblical literature. This imagery is used in various passages to convey themes of cunning, danger, and the intricate nature of sin and temptation. Usage: The word אֵטוּן is not directly used in the canonical texts of the Hebrew Bible. It is primarily found in lexicons and dictionaries as a reference to the concept of something being twisted or woven, akin to a tapestry. Context: The Hebrew term אֵטוּן (Etun) is understood to describe an object or material that is twisted or intricately woven, much like a tapestry. This term is derived from an unused root, suggesting a concept of entwining or twisting. While the word itself does not appear in the biblical text, it is reflective of the ancient Near Eastern practice of creating elaborate woven fabrics and tapestries, which were often used for decorative purposes in both sacred and secular settings. Tapestries and woven materials held significant cultural and economic value in biblical times, often symbolizing wealth, artistry, and craftsmanship. The concept of twisting or weaving is metaphorically used in various biblical passages to describe the complexity and intricacy of God's creation and human life. Forms and Transliterations אֵט֥וּן אטון ’ê·ṭūn ’êṭūn eTunLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 7:16 HEB: עַרְשִׂ֑י חֲ֝טֻב֗וֹת אֵט֥וּן מִצְרָֽיִם׃ NAS: With colored linens of Egypt. KJV: of tapestry, with carved [works], with fine linen of Egypt. INT: my couch colored linens of Egypt |
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