Strong's H3120 · Hebrew
יָוָן
Yâvân · /yaw-vawn'/
Definition
Javan, the name of a son of Joktan, and of the race (Ionians, i.e. Greeks) descended from him, with their territory; also of a place in Arabia
KJV: Javan.
Root / derivation: probably from the same as H3196 (יַיִן); effervescing (i.e. hot and active);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָוָן across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
1 Chronicles2 verses
Ezekiel2 verses
Daniel3 verses
And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
Daniel 10:20Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
Daniel 11:2And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3120 (Yâvân) mean?
Javan, the name of a son of Joktan, and of the race (Ionians, i.e. Greeks) descended from him, with their territory; also of a place in Arabia
How many times does H3120 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3120 (יָוָן) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Javan.”
How is Yâvân translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3120 is rendered as “Javan” (7×), “Grecia” (3×), “Greece” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָוָן come from?
probably from the same as H3196 (יַיִן); effervescing (i.e. hot and active);