Strong's Lexicon Azzan: Azzan Original Word: עַזָּן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be strong or sharp. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Azzan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Azzan is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to identify a specific individual, known for being the father of Paltiel, a leader from the tribe of Issachar. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or the hopes of the parents for their child. The name Azzan, derived from a root meaning "strong" or "sharp," may suggest attributes of strength or acumen. The tribe of Issachar, to which Azzan's family belonged, was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its role in the settlement of the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaz Definition "strong," a man of Issachar NASB Translation Azzan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַזָּן proper name, masculine Οξα, Οζα, in Issachar Numbers 34:26. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azzan From az; strong one; Azzan, an Israelite -- Azzan. see HEBREW az Forms and Transliterations עַזָּֽן׃ עזן׃ ‘az·zān ‘azzān azZanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:26 HEB: פַּלְטִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עַזָּֽן׃ NAS: Paltiel the son of Azzan. KJV: Paltiel the son of Azzan. INT: Paltiel the son of Azzan 1 Occurrence |