Strong’s H1121

בֵּן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ben

Pronunciation

ben

Definition

Son, descendant, child

Meaning

a son

Usage

The Hebrew word "ben" primarily means "son" and is used extensively throughout the Old Testament to denote a male offspring. It can also refer to descendants more generally, including grandsons and further generations. Additionally, "ben" is used metaphorically to describe members of a group or class, such as "sons of the prophets" or "sons of God," indicating a relationship or association beyond biological lineage.

Bible references

Genesis 3:16;Genesis 4:17;Genesis 4:25;Genesis 4:26;Genesis 5:4;Genesis 5:7;Genesis 5:10;Genesis 5:13;Genesis 5:16;Genesis 5:19;Genesis 5:22;Genesis 5:26;Genesis 5:28;Genesis 5:30;Genesis 5:32;Genesis 6:2;Genesis 6:4;Genesis 6:10;Genesis 6:18;Genesis 6:18;Genesis 7:6;Genesis 7:7;Genesis 7:7;Genesis 7:13;Genesis 7:13