The meaning of “מָלוֹן”
Understanding mâlôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
inn, place where...lodge, lodging (place). - a lodgment, i.e. caravanserai or encampment 1) place of lodging, inn, khan
מָלוֹן
inn, place where...lodge, lodging (place). - a lodgment, i.e. caravanserai or encampment 1) place of lodging, inn, khan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:21 | “And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man’s money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.” Word: מָלוֹן (mâlôwn) | |
| Exodus 4:24 | “And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the Lord met him, and sought to kill him.” Word: מָלוֹן (mâlôwn) | |
| Joshua 4:8 | “And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the Lord spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.” Word: מָלוֹן (mâlôwn) | |
| 2 Kings 19:23 | “By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel.” Word: מָלוֹן (mâlôwn) | |
| Isaiah 10:29 | “They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.” Word: מָלוֹן (mâlôwn) |
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