6107. Etsem
Lexicon
Etsem: Bone, essence, substance

Original Word: עֶצֶם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: `Etsem
Pronunciation: EH-tsem
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-tsem)
Definition: Bone, essence, substance
Meaning: Etsem

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Azem, Ezem

The same as etsem; bone; Etsem, a place in Palestine -- Azem, Ezem.

see HEBREW etsem

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from atsom
Definition
"bone," a place in the Negev of Judah
NASB Translation
Ezem (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עֶ֫צֶם proper name, of a location Ασομ, etc., in Negeb of Judah, עָ֑צֶם Joshua 15:29, Simeon Joshua 19:3; 1 Chronicles 4:29 (עָצֶם).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָצַם (atsam), meaning "to be strong" or "to be mighty."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the proper noun Etsem, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of strength and might, associated with the root of Etsem, can be related to Greek terms such as ἰσχύς (ischys • G2479), meaning "strength" or "might."

Usage: The name Etsem appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is used as a personal name for a descendant of Caleb.

Context: • Etsem is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the tribe of Judah. Specifically, Etsem is noted as a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah known for his faithfulness and strength. The name Etsem itself is indicative of strength, aligning with the characteristics often associated with Caleb and his lineage.
• In 1 Chronicles 4:3, Etsem is listed among the sons of Caleb, highlighting the continuation of Caleb's lineage and the importance of family heritage within the tribe of Judah. The genealogical records serve to establish the historical and familial context of the tribe, emphasizing the significance of each member in the broader narrative of Israel's history.
• The mention of Etsem in the genealogies underscores the importance of maintaining a record of familial lines, which was crucial for inheritance rights, tribal identity, and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.

Forms and Transliterations
וָעָֽצֶם׃ וּבְעֶ֖צֶם ובעצם ועצם׃ ū·ḇə·‘e·ṣem ūḇə‘eṣem uveEtzem vaAtzem wā‘āṣem wā·‘ā·ṣem
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Englishman's Concordance
Joshua 15:29
HEB: בַּעֲלָ֥ה וְעִיִּ֖ים וָעָֽצֶם׃
NAS: Baalah and Iim and Ezem,
KJV: Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,
INT: Baalah and Iim and Ezem

Joshua 19:3
HEB: שׁוּעָ֛ל וּבָלָ֖ה וָעָֽצֶם׃
NAS: and Hazar-shual and Balah and Ezem,
KJV: And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,
INT: and Hazar-shual and Balah and Ezem

1 Chronicles 4:29
HEB: וּבְבִלְהָ֥ה וּבְעֶ֖צֶם וּבְתוֹלָֽד׃
NAS: at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,
KJV: And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,
INT: Bilhah Ezem Tolad

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6107
3 Occurrences


ū·ḇə·‘e·ṣem — 1 Occ.
wā·‘ā·ṣem — 2 Occ.















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