Original Word: מְדָן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: medan
Pronunciation: meh-DAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (med-awn')
Definition: Medan
Meaning: a contest, quarrel

Word Origin: Derived from the root מָדַן (madan), meaning "contention" or "strife."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Medan, as it is specific to the Hebrew genealogical context.

Usage: Medan is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to one of the sons of Abraham through his wife Keturah. The name is associated with the idea of contention or strife, which may reflect the nature of relationships or events surrounding this lineage.

Cultural and Historical Background: Medan is mentioned in the genealogies of the descendants of Abraham. After the death of Sarah, Abraham married Keturah, and Medan was one of their six sons. The descendants of Medan, along with those of his brothers, are believed to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions. This reflects the broader narrative of the spread of Abraham's descendants and their influence in the ancient Near East.

Word Origin
the same as madon, q.v.
NASB Translation
strife (2).

discord, strife

A form of madown -- discord, strife.

see HEBREW madown

מְ֝דָנִ֗ים מְדָנִ֑ים מדנים mə·ḏā·nîm medaNim məḏānîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts