What does אִבְצָן mean in the Bible?
אִבְצָן is a Hebrew word meaning "Ibtsan , an Israelite".
Hebrew · H78
אִבְצָן
אִבְצָן is a Hebrew word meaning "Ibtsan , an Israelite".
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אִבְצָןH78
What does אִבְצָן mean in the Bible?
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How does the BSB render H78?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include Ibzan (1), Then Ibzan (1).
Where does אִבְצָן appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Judges 12:8. Its strongest book concentrations include Judges (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders ItIbzan1×Judges 12:8
Then Ibzan1×Judges 12:10
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Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJudges 12:8
Aligned rows2
Books represented1
Judges2
Source forms
אִבְצָ֖ן1x’iḇ·ṣānJudges 12:8
אִבְצָ֔ן1x’iḇ·ṣānJudges 12:10
Parsing patterns
Noun - proper - masculine singular2xJudges 12:8, Judges 12:10
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Ibtsan , an Israelite
Source Gloss
Ibtsan , an Israelite
Extended definition
Ibzan.