Strong's Lexicon ishon: Pupil (of the eye), Apple (of the eye) Original Word: אִישׁוֹן Word Origin: Diminutive form of אִישׁ (ish), meaning "man" or "individual" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of the "apple of the eye" can be related to Greek terms that express care and protection, such as σπλάγχνα (splagchna, Strong's G4698), which refers to deep affection or compassion. Usage: The term "ishon" is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the pupil of the eye, often translated as the "apple of the eye." It signifies something precious, delicate, and in need of protection. The imagery conveys the idea of something that is central and vital, much like the pupil is to the eye. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the eye was considered the window to the soul and a vital organ that required protection. The "apple of the eye" metaphor is used to express deep affection and care, as the eye is one of the most sensitive and guarded parts of the body. This metaphor is found in various ancient texts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding what is most cherished. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ish Definition the pupil (of the eye) NASB Translation apple (2), middle (1), pupil (1), time (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִישׁוֺן noun [masculine] pupil of eye (compare DlHA 9 PrätLoPh, Feb. 1884, but also Arabic  , & NöZMG 1886, 739) — ׳א all construct — עַיִן ׳א Deuteronomy 32:10; Proverbs 7:2; בַּתעַֿיִן ׳א Psalm 17:8 (in all, simile of preciousness); = middle, midst of night לַיְלָה וַאֲפֵלָה ׳בְּא Proverbs 7:9; חשֶׁח ׳בְּא Proverbs 20:20 Kt i.e. in deep darkness (Qr בֶּאֱשׁוּן see Now). אִישַׁי see יִשַׁי. אֱשׁוּן Qr Proverbs 20:20 see אִישׁוֺן below אישׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance apple of the eye, black, obscure Diminutive from 'iysh; the little man of the eye; the pupil or ball; hence, the middle (of night) -- apple (of the eye), black, obscure. see HEBREW 'iysh Forms and Transliterations בְּאִישׁ֥וֹן בֶּאֱשׁ֥וּן באישון באשון כְּאִישׁ֣וֹן כְּאִישׁ֥וֹן כאישון be’ĕšūn bə’îšōwn be·’ĕ·šūn bə·’î·šō·wn beeShun beiShon kə’îšōwn kə·’î·šō·wn keiShonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:10 HEB: יְב֣וֹנְנֵ֔הוּ יִצְּרֶ֖נְהוּ כְּאִישׁ֥וֹן עֵינֽוֹ׃ NAS: for him, He guarded him as the pupil of His eye. KJV: him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. INT: cared kept as the pupil of his eye Psalm 17:8 Proverbs 7:2 Proverbs 7:9 Proverbs 20:20 5 Occurrences |
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