Strong’s H1880

דֶּשֶׁן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

deshen

Pronunciation

DEH-shen

Definition

Fatness, abundance, fertility, ashes (of sacrifices)

Meaning

the fat, fatness, abundance, the, ashes of sacrifices

Usage

The Hebrew word "deshen" primarily refers to fatness or abundance, often symbolizing prosperity and blessing. It is used in the context of the richness of the land, the abundance of God's provision, and the fertility of the earth. Additionally, "deshen" can refer to the ashes or the fatty ashes left over from sacrifices, indicating the remains of offerings made to God.

Bible references

Leviticus 1:16;Leviticus 4:12;Leviticus 4:12;Leviticus 6:10;Leviticus 6:11;Judges 9:9;1 Kings 13:3;1 Kings 13:5;Job 36:16;Psalm 36:8;Psalm 63:5;Psalm 65:11;Isaiah 55:2;Jeremiah 31:14;Jeremiah 31:40