358. Elon Beth Chanan

Lexicon

Elon Beth Chanan: Elon Beth Hanan

Original Word: אֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Eylown Beyth Chanan
Pronunciation: ay-LONE bayth kha-NAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-lone' bayth-chaw-nawn')
Definition: Elon Beth Hanan
Meaning: Elon of Beth-chanan

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elon-beth-hanan

From 'Eylown, bayith, and chanan; oak-grove of (the) house of favor; Elon of Beth-chanan, a place in Palestine -- Elon-beth-hanan.

see HEBREW 'Eylown

see HEBREW bayith

see HEBREW chanan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Elon, bayith and chanan
Definition
"terebinth of (the) house of favor," a place in Dan
NASB Translation
Elonbeth-hanan (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֵילוֹן (Elon) meaning "oak" or "terebinth," and בֵּית חָנָן (Beth-chanan) meaning "house of grace" or "house of favor."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for אֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָן, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of a geographical location or a notable figure associated with a specific place in the biblical narrative. It is not frequently mentioned in the biblical text.

Context: Elon of Beth-chanan is a term found within the genealogical and geographical listings of the Old Testament. The name combines the imagery of strength and endurance, symbolized by the "oak" or "terebinth," with the concept of divine favor or grace, as suggested by "Beth-chanan." This duality may reflect the characteristics or the historical significance of the location or individual associated with this name.

In the biblical context, Elon is often associated with strength and stability, as oaks were significant in ancient Near Eastern cultures for their durability and longevity. The addition of "Beth-chanan" suggests a place marked by divine favor or a community known for its graciousness or hospitality.

The specific mention of Elon of Beth-chanan in the biblical text is limited, and its exact historical and geographical context remains a subject of scholarly discussion. It may refer to a settlement or a notable family lineage within the tribal territories of ancient Israel. The name's inclusion in genealogical records underscores its importance in the cultural and religious heritage of the Israelites.

Forms and Transliterations

חָנָֽן׃ חנן׃ chaNan ḥā·nān ḥānān

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 4:9
HEB: וְאֵיל֖וֹן בֵּ֥ית חָנָֽן׃ ס
NAS: and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;
KJV: and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan:
INT: and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 358
1 Occurrence

ḥā·nān — 1 Occ.