בָּשָׁן

𐤁𐤔𐤍

Bashan

H1316 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

Bashan; a geographical region located east and northeast of the Jordan River, renowned in biblical literature for its fertile lands, rich pastures, and abundance of cattle. In some texts, it may refer more specifically to the high plateau area or territories associated with certain polities or chieftains. Its boundaries and extent vary depending on the biblical period and context, sometimes encompassing areas between the Yarmuk and Mount Hermon. The term 'Bashan' is used both with and without the definite article, reflecting its evolving status as a geographical and political entity.

Semantic Range

Bashan (proper noun referring to a region), highland region east of the Jordan, kingdom ruled by Og, area known for fertility and cattle; poetic symbol of abundance

Root / Etymology

etymology uncertain; the Hebrew term בָּשָׁן likely predates Israelite occupation of the region and may have origins in a local toponym or a non-Semitic substrate language. There is no securely identified Semitic root for בָּשָׁן, and thus it stands as a regional name assimilated into Hebrew geographical nomenclature.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the biblical narrative, Bashan is depicted as a region famous for its prosperity, strongholds, and especially its herds of cattle (e.g., Deut 32:14, Amos 4:1). It was ruled by King Og at the time of the Israelite settlement (Num 21:33, Deut 3:1). The biblical use of 'Bashan' transitions from a political entity—'the kingdom of Og'—to a territorial designation in later periods. The region is praised for its fertile soils and oaks (cf. Isa 2:13, Ezek 27:6). In post-exilic literature, Bashan remains a poetic symbol of abundance and power. The English translations typically render בָּשָׁן as 'Bashan' without further specification, which can obscure nuances such as the association with cattle or the reputation for fertility. Bashan is distinct from neighboring regions like Gilead and Hauran, though borders are sometimes ambiguous in ancient texts.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

of uncertain derivation; Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan; Bashan.

Bantu Hebrew

No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been recorded for this word yet.

Root Family

uncertain (Baleadan) — uncertain

Root uncertain uncertain, likely geographic term, possibly toponym
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1002 בִּירָה the citadel
H105 אֲגַרְטָל bowls of
H1081 בַּלְאֲדָן Baladan
H1085 בִּלְדַּד Bildad
H1095 בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר Belteshatsar

Word Forms

8 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
H1316-03 הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan 28
H1316-01 בַּ/בָּשָֽׁן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan 14
H1316-07 בָשָׁן֙ vashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan 5
H1316-02 בָּשָׁ֖ן bashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan 4
H1316-08 וְ/הַ/בָּשָֽׁן vehabashan HC/Td/Np and Bashan and the Bashan and the Bashan 4
H1316-04 מִ/בָּשָׁ֞ן mibashan HR/Np from Bashan from Bashan from Bashan 3
H1316-05 וּ/בַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן uvabashan HC/Rd/Np and in Bashan and in Bashan and in Bashan 1
H1316-06 בַ/בָּשָׁן֙ vabashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan 1

Occurrences in Scripture

60 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
H1316-03 Numbers 21:33 הַ/בָּשָׁ֑ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Numbers 21:33 הַ/בָּשָׁ֨ן habashan-2 HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Numbers 32:33 הַ/בָּשָׁ֑ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 1:4 הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:1 הַ/בָּשָׁ֑ן habashan HTd/Np to Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:1 הַ/בָּשָׁ֨ן habashan-2 HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:3 הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-01 Deuteronomy 3:4 בַּ/בָּשָֽׁן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:10 הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-01 Deuteronomy 3:10 בַּ/בָּשָֽׁן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:11 הַ/בָּשָׁ֗ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:13 הַ/בָּשָׁן֙ habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:13 הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן habashan-2 HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 3:14 הַ/בָּשָׁן֙ habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-01 Deuteronomy 4:43 בַּ/בָּשָׁ֖ן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 4:47 הַ/בָּשָׁ֗ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 29:6 הַ/בָּשָׁ֧ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-07 Deuteronomy 32:14 בָשָׁן֙ vashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-03 Deuteronomy 33:22 הַ/בָּשָֽׁן habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Joshua 9:10 הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Joshua 12:4 הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Joshua 12:5 הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Joshua 13:11 הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-01 Joshua 13:12 בַּ/בָּשָׁ֔ן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-03 Joshua 13:30 הַ/בָּשָׁ֜ן habashan HTd/Np Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-03 Joshua 13:30 הַ/בָּשָׁ֗ן habashan-2 HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-01 Joshua 13:30 בַּ/בָּשָׁ֖ן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-01 Joshua 13:31 בַּ/בָּשָׁ֑ן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-08 Joshua 17:1 וְ/הַ/בָּשָֽׁן vehabashan HC/Td/Np and Bashan and the Bashan and the Bashan
H1316-08 Joshua 17:5 וְ/הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן vehabashan HC/Td/Np and the Bashan and the Bashan and the Bashan
H1316-01 Joshua 20:8 בַּ/בָּשָׁ֖ן babashan HRd/Np in-Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-06 Joshua 21:6 בַ/בָּשָׁן֙ vabashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-01 Joshua 21:27 בַּ/בָּשָׁן֙ babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-01 Joshua 22:7 בַּ/בָּשָׁן֒ babashan HRd/Np in-Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-01 1 Kings 4:13 בַּ/בָּשָׁ֔ן babashan HRd/Np in Bashan in Bashan in Bashan
H1316-03 1 Kings 4:19 הַ/בָּשָׁ֔ן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-08 2 Kings 10:33 וְ/הַ/בָּשָֽׁן vehabashan HC/Td/Np and Bashan and the Bashan and the Bashan
H1316-03 Isaiah 2:13 הַ/בָּשָֽׁן habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-02 Isaiah 33:9 בָּשָׁ֖ן bashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-05 Jeremiah 22:20 וּ/בַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן uvabashan HC/Rd/Np and in Bashan and in Bashan and in Bashan
H1316-08 Jeremiah 50:19 וְ/הַ/בָּשָׁ֑ן vehabashan HC/Td/Np and [on] Bashan and the Bashan and the Bashan
H1316-04 Ezekiel 27:6 מִ/בָּ֔שָׁן mibashan HR/Np from Bashan from Bashan from Bashan
H1316-07 Ezekiel 39:18 בָשָׁ֖ן vashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-03 Amos 4:1 הַ/בָּשָׁן֙ habashan HTd/Np of Bashan the Bashan the Bashan
H1316-07 Micah 7:14 בָשָׁ֛ן vashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-02 Nahum 1:4 בָּשָׁן֙ bashan HNp Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-07 Zechariah 11:2 בָשָׁ֔ן vashan HNp of Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-07 Psalms 22:13 בָשָׁ֣ן vashan HNp of Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-02 Psalms 68:16 בָּשָׁ֑ן bashan HNp of Bashan Bashan Bashan
H1316-02 Psalms 68:16 בָּשָֽׁן bashan-2 HNp mountain of Bashan Bashan Bashan