◄ 828. Ashpenaz ►
Lexicon Ashpenaz: Ashpenaz Original Word: אַשְׁפְּנַז Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Ashpnaz Pronunciation: ash-peh-naz Phonetic Spelling: (ash-pen-az') Definition: Ashpenaz Meaning: Ashpenaz Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashpenaz Of foreign origin; Ashpenaz, a Babylonian eunuch -- Ashpenaz. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a Bab. eunuch NASB Translation Ashpenaz (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַשְׁמְּנַז proper name, masculine the רַבסָֿרִיסִים, chief of eunuchs, of Nebuchadrezzar Daniel 1:3 (meaning unknown). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of foreign origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ashpenaz, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings. Usage: The name Ashpenaz appears in the Hebrew Bible in the Book of Daniel. He is identified as the chief of the court officials under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Context: Ashpenaz is mentioned in the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 1:3. He is described as the chief of the eunuchs or the chief official in the Babylonian court. His role was significant as he was entrusted by King Nebuchadnezzar to oversee the education and training of the young men from the Israelite nobility, including Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Ashpenaz was responsible for ensuring that these young men were well-versed in the language and literature of the Chaldeans, preparing them for service in the king's court. The text highlights Ashpenaz's obedience to the king's command and his role in the assimilation process of the exiled Israelites into Babylonian culture. His actions reflect the broader theme of the Babylonian exile and the challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their identity and faith in a foreign land. Forms and Transliterations לְאַשְׁפְּנַ֖ז לאשפנז lə’ašpənaz lə·’aš·pə·naz leashpeNaz Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 1:3 HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ לְאַשְׁפְּנַ֖ז רַ֣ב סָרִיסָ֑יו NAS: ordered Ashpenaz, the chief KJV: spake unto Ashpenaz the master INT: ordered the king Ashpenaz the chief of his officials 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 828 1 Occurrence lə·’aš·pə·naz — 1 Occ.