7449. Resen
Strong's Lexicon
Resen: Resen

Original Word: רֶסֶן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Resen
Pronunciation: REH-sen
Phonetic Spelling: (reh'-sen)
Definition: Resen
Meaning: Resen

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to rein in or restrain.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Resen, as it is a specific proper noun referring to a location in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: Resen is identified as a city mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of the early post-Flood world. It is described as one of the cities built by Nimrod, a mighty hunter and ruler, and is noted for its location between Nineveh and Calah.

Cultural and Historical Background: Resen is mentioned in the context of the ancient Mesopotamian region, which was a cradle of early civilization. The city is part of the narrative of Nimrod, who is traditionally understood as a powerful and influential figure in the early generations following the Flood. The mention of Resen alongside Nineveh and Calah suggests it was part of a significant urban center in ancient Assyria, a region known for its advanced culture and formidable empire.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from 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).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Resen

The same as recen; Resen, a place in Assyrian -- Resen.

see HEBREW recen

Forms and Transliterations
רֶ֔סֶן רסן re·sen resen
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Englishman'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

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7449
1 Occurrence


re·sen — 1 Occ.
















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