Lexical Definition
עֵדֶן ʻÊden (ay'-den) Eden N:N-M-P
the same as עֵדֶן (masculine)
Eden.
- § Eden = "pleasure"
- Eden, the region of Adam's home
n pr m loc
1) the first habitat of man after the creation; site unknown
n pr m
2) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
See Greek: παράδεισος
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְעֵ֖דֶן | and Eden | 2Chr.29.12 |
| Αδάν | of Eden | LXX.2Chr.31.15 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12
- son of: Joah (יוֹאָח)
- a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
Brown-Driver-Briggs
III. עֵ֫דֶן proper name, of a territory (probably associated by Hebrew with I. עֵדֶן); — district in which lay garden of ׳י home of Adam and Eve: וַיִּטַּע גַּןבְּֿעֵדֶן Gen 2:8, river ׳יֹצֵא מֵע vGen 2:10, ׳קִדְמַתעֿ Gen 4:16 ׳גַּןעֿ Gen 2:15; Gen 3:23; Gen 3:24 (all ᵐ5 Εδεμ); compare ׳כְּגַןעֿ Ezek 36:35; Joel 2:3 and ׳כְּע Isa 51:3 (|| ׳גַּןיֿ), all simile of fertility; גַּןאֱֿלֹהִים ׳ע Ezek 28:13, אֲשֶׁר בְּגַן הָאֱלֹהַים ׳עֲצֵי ע Ezek 31:9, ׳עֲצֵי ע vEzek 31:16 vEzek 31:18, vEzek 31:18 (ᵐ5 Ezekiel Joel ἡ τρυφή; Isaiah παράδεισος).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 2:8 · 2:10 · 2:15 · 3:23 · 3:24 · 4:16 |
| Isaiah | 51:3 |
| Ezekiel | 28:13 · 31:9 · 31:16 · 31:18 · 36:35 |
| Joel | 2:3 |
Profile
Male • Son of Joah • Levite who assisted in Hezekiah's temple cleansing
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Eden, a Levite from the family of Joah, assisted in the cleansing of the temple during Hezekiah's reign. (2Ch.29.12)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12;
- only referred to as Eden עֵדֶן;
- a son of Joah יוֹאָח.
Eden is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is identified as a member of the family of Joah, which was a Levitical clan.
The context of this passage is Hezekiah's reformation of the religious practices in Judah. Upon ascending to the throne, Hezekiah opened the doors of the temple and ordered the Levites to cleanse and sanctify it, as it had been neglected and defiled during the reign of his father, Ahaz (2 Chronicles 29:3-5).
In response to the king's command, the Levites, including Eden, gathered to cleanse the temple. They removed all the unclean items, carried them to the Kidron Valley, and purified the temple according to the Law of Moses (2 Chronicles 29:15-16).
Eden's participation in this cleansing process highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining the sanctity of the temple and assisting in the restoration of proper worship practices. The mention of his family clan, Joah, suggests that specific Levitical families had designated duties within the temple service.
Apart from this brief mention, no further information is provided about Eden or his specific role in the temple cleansing. His inclusion in the narrative emphasizes the collective effort of the Levites in supporting Hezekiah's religious reforms and their dedication to restoring the temple and its services.
All entries for Eden: עֵדֶן
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- Joah (father)