Lexical Definition
מִשְׁעֵן mishʻên (mish-ane') support H:N-M
or מִשְׁעָן mishʻân (mish-awn'); from שָׁעַן
stay.
- a support (concretely), i.e. (figuratively) a protector or sustenance
1) support, staff
See Greek: ἰσχύς · ἰσχύω · φθαρτός
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִשְׁעָ֖ן | a support | 2Sam.22.19 |
| מִשְׁעַן | support of | Isa.3.1 • Isa.3.1 |
| לְמִשְׁעָ֣ן | a support | Ps.18.18 |
Extended Information
- Also means: mish.en (מִשְׁעֵן "support" מִשְׁעֵן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִשְׁעָן noun [masculine] support, staff; — absolute ׳מ, figurative of ׳י, 2Sam 22:19 = Ps 18:19* construct כֹּל מִשְׁעַןלֶֿחֶם וְכֹל מִשְׁעַןמָֿ֑יִם Isa 3:1 (gloss, see Commentaries).
מַשְׁעֵן noun masculine id.; — absolute וּמַשְׁעֵנָה ׳מ Isa 3:1 figurative support and staff.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 22:19 |
| Psalms | 18:19* |
| Isaiah | 3:1 |