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עַלְוָן H5935
H5935 is the Hebrew word עַלְוָן, transliterated ʻAlvân and said al-vawn'. The King James Version most often renders it alvan.
What it means
Alvan or Aljan, an Idumaean.
Where it comes from
or עַלְיָן; from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Alian, Alvan.
Verses using עַלְוָן
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 36:23 · KJV
And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
1 Chronicles 1:40 · KJV
The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5935 mean?
H5935 is the Hebrew word עַלְוָן (ʻAlvân), meaning Alvan or Aljan, an Idumaean.
How is H5935 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it alvan (1 time), alian (1 time).
How many times does H5935 appear in the Bible?
עַלְוָן (ʻAlvân) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5935 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or עַלְיָן; from H5927 (עָלָה); lofty.
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