Original Word: עֶשְׁתֹּנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: `eshtonah
Pronunciation: esh-to-NAH or ESH-ton
Phonetic Spelling: (esh-to-naw')
Definition: Eshtonah or Eshton
Meaning: thinking

thought

From ashath; thinking -- thought.

see HEBREW ashath

Word Origin
from ashath
Definition
thought
NASB Translation
thoughts (1).

[עֶשְׁתֹּנָה] noun feminine id. (Aramaic: ᵑ6 עֶשְׁתּוֺנִין; construct עשׁתוני Ecclus 3:24); **< [עֶשְׁתּוֺן] Margolis (privately). — plural suffix אָֽבְדוּ עֶשְׁתֹּנֹתָיו Psalm 146:4.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to think.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1261: διάνοια (dianoia) • This Greek term is often translated as "mind," "understanding," or "thought." It shares a conceptual link with עֶשְׁתֹּנָה in that both terms involve the process of thinking or mental reflection. διάνοια is used in the New Testament to describe the faculty of understanding, reasoning, and the inner workings of the mind, paralleling the contemplative aspect of עֶשְׁתֹּנָה in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: This Hebrew word is used in the context of contemplation or consideration, reflecting a process of thought or reflection.

Context: • The term עֶשְׁתֹּנָה appears in the Hebrew Bible and is associated with the concept of thinking or contemplation. It is derived from a root that is not used elsewhere in the Hebrew Scriptures, suggesting a unique or specific application of the term. The context in which עֶשְׁתֹּנָה is used often involves a deeper level of introspection or mental engagement, indicating a thoughtful or deliberate process. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of wisdom and understanding, where the act of thinking is valued as a means of gaining insight and discernment. The use of עֶשְׁתֹּנָה underscores the importance of reflective thought in the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual growth.

עֶשְׁתֹּנֹתָֽיו׃ עשתנתיו׃ ‘eš·tō·nō·ṯāw ‘eštōnōṯāw eshtonoTavInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts