רְזוֹן
𐤓𐤆𐤅𐤍
Rezon
H7331 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun designating an individual named Rezon, a notable figure in the historical books of the Hebrew Bible. Most prominently, Rezon is identified as an adversary of King Solomon, becoming ruler over a region in Aram (Syria). The name itself likely conveys notions of 'prince,' 'dignitary,' or 'leader,' but the word is not otherwise attested as a common noun in Biblical Hebrew. Its usage is specific to the personal name in narrative and genealogical contexts.
Semantic Range
proper name of a political leader, personal name; by association in narrative context, ruler, leader; not used as a common noun
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root רזן (r-z-n), which broadly conveys the sense of being 'princely,' 'dignified,' or 'ruling.' The personal name רְזוֹן (Rᵉzôwn) is a nominal formation likely intended to reflect qualities of nobility or leaderly status. The root itself is otherwise rarely used in Biblical Hebrew outside of names.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Rezon appears in 1 Kings 11:23–25 as a prominent adversary of Solomon, establishing himself as a ruler ('king') in Aram-Damascus after fleeing from his master Hadadezer. The name is specific to this historical context and does not serve as a common noun. Later tradition sometimes merges or confuses Rezon with other Aramean leaders, but the biblical text is clear in presenting him independently. The King James and some traditional English translations render the name as 'Rezon,' and sometimes refer to him as a 'prince' due to his leadership status. However, the actual lexical meaning of the name should be distinguished from any generic title. There is no evidence that the term carried religious or ethnic implications beyond its onomastic (naming) usage in the biblical narrative.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from רָזַן; prince; Rezon, a Syrian; Rezon.
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רזן (r-z-n) — to be princely, to rule, to be dignified
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7331-01 |
רְז֖וֹן | rezon | HNp |
Rezon | Princely-One | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7331-01 |
1 Kings 11:23 | רְז֖וֹן | rezon | HNp |
Rezon | Princely-One |