Original Word: בִּלְהָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Bilhan
Pronunciation: bil-hawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (bil-hawn')
Definition: Bilhan
Meaning: Bilhan

Bilhan

From balahh; timid; Bilhan, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite -- Bilhan.

see HEBREW balahh

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
the name of an Edomite, also of an Isr.
NASB Translation
Bilhan (4).

בִּלְהָן proper name, masculine 1. descendant of Esau Genesis 36:27 = 1 Chronicles 1:42.

2 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 7:10 (twice in verse).

בְּלוֺא see below בלה.

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּלָה (balah), meaning "to wear out" or "to consume."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Bilhan, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the study of genealogical names and their meanings can be cross-referenced with Greek genealogical records in the Septuagint, where names may be transliterated or translated differently.

Usage: The name Bilhan appears in the genealogical records of the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the descendants of Esau and Benjamin.

Context: • Bilhan is mentioned in the genealogies of the Bible as a descendant of Esau and a member of the Horite clan. In Genesis 36:27, Bilhan is listed as one of the sons of Ezer, a Horite chief in the land of Seir. This places Bilhan within the context of the Edomite tribes, which were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother.
• Additionally, Bilhan is noted in 1 Chronicles 7:10 as a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In this passage, Bilhan is identified as the son of Jediael, further emphasizing the tribal lineage and heritage within the Israelite community.
• The dual mention of Bilhan in these genealogies highlights the interconnectedness of the tribes and families in the biblical narrative, illustrating the complex relationships and histories that form the backdrop of the Old Testament.

בִּלְהָ֑ן בִּלְהָ֥ן בִלְהָ֗ן בלהן bil·hān ḇil·hān bilHan bilhān ḇilhān vilHanInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts