Strong's Lexicon razan: To be weighty, to be judicious, to be prudent Original Word: רָזַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of prudence or wisdom is "φρόνησις" (phronesis - Strong's Greek 5428), which also denotes understanding, prudence, or practical wisdom. Usage: The Hebrew verb "razan" conveys the idea of being weighty or significant, often in the context of wisdom or prudence. It implies a sense of being judicious or discerning, carrying the connotation of someone who is thoughtful and wise in their decisions and actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom and prudence were highly valued traits, often associated with leadership and governance. The ability to make judicious decisions was seen as a mark of a good leader or elder. This cultural emphasis on wisdom is reflected in the Hebrew Scriptures, where figures like Solomon are celebrated for their discernment and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be weighty, judicious or commanding NASB Translation rulers (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָזַן, ? earlier רָזן, so LagBN 31] verb be weighty, judicious, commanding (Arabic 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prince, ruler A primitive root; probably to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) honorable -- prince, ruler. 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 wərōzənîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Proverbs 8:15 Proverbs 31:4 Isaiah 40:23 Habakkuk 1:10 6 Occurrences |
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be weighty, grave, firm of judgement; Late Hebrew רוֺזֵן = Biblical Hebrew, so רוזנים Ecclus 44:4); — only 
