The meaning of “אוֹנָם”
Understanding ʼÔwnâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a variation of אוֹנָן; strong Onam. - § Onam = "vigorous" - Onam, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite 1) a Horite...
אוֹנָם
a variation of אוֹנָן; strong Onam. - § Onam = "vigorous" - Onam, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite 1) a Horite chief, grandson of Seir 2) son Jerahmeel, a chief of Judah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:23 | “And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.” Word: אוֹנָם (ʼÔwnâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:40 | “The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.” Word: אוֹנָם (ʼÔwnâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:26 | “Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.” Word: אוֹנָם (ʼÔwnâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:28 | “And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.” Word: אוֹנָם (ʼÔwnâm) |