The meaning of “אוֹן”
Understanding ʼÔwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened); אֹן ʼÔn (one); of Egyptian derivation On. - § On = "strength or vigour" - On, a city of Egypt 1) city in...
אוֹן
or (shortened); אֹן ʼÔn (one); of Egyptian derivation On. - § On = "strength or vigour" - On, a city of Egypt 1) city in lower Egypt, bordering land of Goshen, centre of sun-worship, residence of Potipherah (priest of On and father-in-law of Joseph)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:45 | “And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath–paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.” Word: אוֹן (ʼÔwn) | |
| Genesis 41:50 | “And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On bare unto him.” Word: אוֹן (ʼÔwn) | |
| Genesis 46:20 | “And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On bare unto him.” Word: אוֹן (ʼÔwn) |