The meaning of “אוֹן”
Understanding ʼôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as אָוֶן (in the sense of effort, but successful) force, goods, might, strength, substance. - abi...
אוֹן
probably from the same as אָוֶן (in the sense of effort, but successful) force, goods, might, strength, substance. - ability, power, (figuratively) wealth 1) vigour, generative power 2) wealth 3) physical strength (of men and behemoth)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:3 | “Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:” Word: אוֹן (ʼôwn) | |
| Deuteronomy 21:17 | “But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.” Word: אוֹן (ʼôwn) | |
| Job 20:10 | “His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.” Word: אוֹן (ʼôwn) | |
| Psalms 105:36 | “He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.” Word: אוֹן (ʼôwn) | |
| Isaiah 40:29 | “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” Word: אוֹן (ʼôwn) |
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