7336. razan

Lexicon

razan: To be weighty, to be judicious, to be prudent

Original Word: רָזַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: razan
Pronunciation: rah-ZAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-zan')
Definition: To be weighty, to be judicious, to be prudent
Meaning: to be heavy, honorable

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prince, ruler

A primitive root; probably to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) honorable -- prince, ruler.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be weighty, judicious or commanding
NASB Translation
rulers (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[רָזַן, ? earlier רָזן, so Lag^{BN 31}]

verb be weighty, judicious, commanding (Arabic be weighty, grave, firm of judgement; Late Hebrew רוֺזֵן = Biblical Hebrew, so רוזנים Ecclus 44:4); — only

Qal Participle plural as substantive, rulers, potentates, "" מְלָכִים: רֹזְנִים Judges 5:3; Habakkuk 1:10, ׳רוֺ Psalm 2:2; Proverbs 8:15; Proverbs 31:4, "" שֹׁפְטֵי אֶרֶץ Isaiah 40:23.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G758 (ἀρχή, archē): This Greek term is often translated as "beginning" or "rule," and it is used to denote authority or principality. It shares a conceptual link with רָזַן in terms of denoting positions of power or influence.
• G1413 (δυναστεία, dynasteia): This Greek word means "dominion" or "power," and it is related to the idea of authority and control, similar to the honor and weightiness implied by רָזַן.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, reflect similar themes of authority, respect, and influence, aligning with the Hebrew concept of being heavy or honorable.

Usage: The verb רָזַן (razan) is used in the context of being weighty or honorable, often implying a sense of dignity or respect. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it conveys the idea of someone or something being esteemed or having significant influence.

Context: The Hebrew verb רָזַן (razan) is a primitive root that carries the connotation of being heavy or honorable. This term is associated with the concept of weightiness, not in a physical sense, but in terms of influence, authority, or respect. In the ancient Near Eastern context, weightiness was often linked to honor and esteem, suggesting that those who were considered "heavy" were also seen as important or influential figures.

The usage of רָזַן in the Hebrew Bible is limited, but it is significant in understanding the cultural and social dynamics of honor and respect. The term is often used in contexts where individuals or entities are recognized for their authority or esteemed position within a community or society.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of being honorable or weighty is reflected in various passages where leaders, elders, or individuals of high status are described. The term underscores the importance of respect and honor in relationships and societal structures.

Forms and Transliterations

וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗ים וְרֹזְנִ֖ים וְרוֹזְנִ֥ים וּ֝לְרוֹזְנִ֗ים ולרוזנים ורוזנים ורזנים רֹֽזְנִ֑ים רוֹזְנִ֖ים רוזנים רזנים rō·wz·nîm rō·zə·nîm rōwznîm rozeNim rōzənîm rozNim ū·lə·rō·wz·nîm ūlərōwznîm ulerozNim verozeNim verozNim wə·rō·wz·nîm wə·rō·zə·nîm wərōwznîm wərōzənîm

Englishman's Concordance

Judges 5:3
HEB: מְלָכִ֔ים הַאֲזִ֖ינוּ רֹֽזְנִ֑ים אָֽנֹכִ֗י לַֽיהוָה֙
NAS: give ear, O rulers! I -- to the LORD,
KJV: give ear, O ye princes; I, [even] I, will sing
INT: kings give rulers I to the LORD

Psalm 2:2
HEB: מַלְכֵי־ אֶ֗רֶץ וְרוֹזְנִ֥ים נֽוֹסְדוּ־ יָ֑חַד
NAS: take their stand And the rulers take counsel
KJV: set themselves, and the rulers take counsel
INT: the kings of the earth and the rulers take together

Proverbs 8:15
HEB: מְלָכִ֣ים יִמְלֹ֑כוּ וְ֝רוֹזְנִ֗ים יְחֹ֣קְקוּ צֶֽדֶק׃
NAS: reign, And rulers decree
KJV: reign, and princes decree
INT: kings reign and rulers decree justice

Proverbs 31:4
HEB: שְׁתוֹ־ יָ֑יִן וּ֝לְרוֹזְנִ֗ים [אֹו כ]
NAS: wine, Or for rulers to desire
KJV: wine; nor for princes strong drink:
INT: drink wine rulers and to drink

Isaiah 40:23
HEB: הַנּוֹתֵ֥ן רוֹזְנִ֖ים לְאָ֑יִן שֹׁ֥פְטֵי
NAS: He [it is] who reduces rulers to nothing,
KJV: That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh
INT: reduces rulers to nothing the judges

Habakkuk 1:10
HEB: בַּמְּלָכִ֣ים יִתְקַלָּ֔ס וְרֹזְנִ֖ים מִשְׂחָ֣ק ל֑וֹ
NAS: at kings And rulers are a laughing
KJV: at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn
INT: kings mock and rulers laughing he

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7336
6 Occurrences

rō·zə·nîm — 1 Occ.
rō·wz·nîm — 1 Occ.
ū·lə·rō·wz·nîm — 1 Occ.
wə·rō·zə·nîm — 1 Occ.
wə·rō·wz·nîm — 2 Occ.