Lexicon Resen: Resen Original Word: רֶסֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Resen The same as recen; Resen, a place in Assyrian -- Resen. see HEBREW recen NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as resen Definition a city in Assyr. NASB Translation Resen (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. רֶ֫סֶן proper name, of a location in Assyria, near Nineveh Genesis 10:12; Δασεμ (probably = rêš êni, head of spring; compare DlPa 261 COTGenesis 10:12). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to rein in or restrain.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Resen, as it is a specific proper noun referring to a city in the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament or Septuagint. Usage: Resen is used as a proper noun in the context of a city located between Nineveh and Calah, as mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Context: Resen is identified as one of the cities founded by Nimrod, as recorded in Genesis 10:12. It is described as being situated between the prominent Assyrian cities of Nineveh and Calah. The passage in Genesis states: "Resen, which is between Nineveh and the great city of Calah." This city is part of the narrative that outlines the expansion of Nimrod's kingdom, which is associated with the early development of urban centers in Mesopotamia. The exact historical and archaeological identification of Resen remains uncertain, as it is not prominently mentioned outside of this biblical context. However, its inclusion in the list of cities suggests its significance during the time of its mention. The city is noted for its strategic location, potentially serving as a link or buffer between the larger cities of Nineveh and Calah. Forms and Transliterations רֶ֔סֶן רסן re·sen resenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:12 HEB: וְֽאֶת־ רֶ֔סֶן בֵּ֥ין נִֽינְוֵ֖ה NAS: and Resen between Nineveh KJV: And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: INT: and Resen between Nineveh |
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