Strong's Lexicon Eqroni: Ekronite Original Word: עֶקְרוֹנִי Word Origin: Derived from עֶקְרוֹן (Eqron), the name of a Philistine city. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Eqroni" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific term related to a geographical and cultural context unique to the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "Eqroni" refers to an inhabitant or native of Ekron, one of the five principal cities of the Philistines. It is used to identify people from this specific location, often in the context of Israel's interactions and conflicts with the Philistines. Cultural and Historical Background: Ekron was one of the five major Philistine cities, along with Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gaza, and Gath. Located in the southwestern part of ancient Canaan, Ekron was a significant center of Philistine power and culture. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, and Ekron played a crucial role in these historical narratives. The city was also associated with the worship of the deity Baal-Zebub, as mentioned in 2 Kings 1:2-3. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Eqron Definition inhab. of Ekron NASB Translation Ekronite (1), Ekronites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֶקְרוֺנּי adjective, of a people of foregoing, with article = substantive the Ekrônite Joshua 13:3 (D); plural הָעֶקְרֹנִים 1 Samuel 5:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ekronite Or meqroniy {ek-ro-nee'; patrial from Eqrown; an Ekronite or inhabitant of Ekron -- Ekronite. see HEBREW Eqrown Forms and Transliterations הָֽעֶקְרֹנִ֜ים העקרנים וְהָעֶקְרוֹנִ֖י והעקרוני hā‘eqrōnîm hā·‘eq·rō·nîm haekroNim vehaekroNi wə·hā·‘eq·rō·w·nî wəhā‘eqrōwnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 13:3 HEB: הָאֶשְׁקְלוֹנִ֣י הַגִּתִּ֔י וְהָעֶקְרוֹנִ֖י וְהָעַוִּֽים׃ NAS: the Gittite, the Ekronite; and the Avvite KJV: the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites: INT: the Ashkelonite the Gittite the Ekronite Avims 1 Samuel 5:10 2 Occurrences |
|
