עֵצֶן

ʻêtsen · /ay'-tsen/

Number

H6112

Language

Hebrew

Original word

עֵצֶן

Transliteration

ʻêtsen

Pronunciation

ay'-tsen

KJV occurrences

1 verse

Definition

a spear

KJV: Eznite (from the margin).

Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to be sharp or strong;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֵצֶן across 1 verse.

Eznite1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Samuel1 verse

2 Samuel 23:8

These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. The Tachmonite: or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three. whom he: Heb. slain. he lift: See.Ch.11.11. whom he: Heb. slain

Topics that use this word

Philistines Spear

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6112 (ʻêtsen) mean?

a spear

How many times does H6112 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6112 (עֵצֶן) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “Eznite.”

How is ʻêtsen translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6112 is rendered as “Eznite” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עֵצֶן come from?

from an unused root meaning to be sharp or strong;