The meaning of “מָעוֹן”
Understanding mâʻôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מָעִין mâʻîyn (maw-een'); (1 Chronicles 4:41), from the same as עוֹנָה den, dwelling((-) place), habitation. - an abo...
מָעוֹן
or מָעִין mâʻîyn (maw-een'); (1 Chronicles 4:41), from the same as עוֹנָה den, dwelling((-) place), habitation. - an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair) - hence, a retreat (asylum) 1) dwelling, habitation, refuge 1a) lair, refuge (of jackals) 1b) dwelling
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 26:15 | “Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.” Word: מָעוֹן (mâʻôwn) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:32 | “And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.” Word: מָעוֹן (mâʻôwn) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:41 | “And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there for their flocks.” Word: מָעוֹן (mâʻôwn) | |
| 2 Chronicles 36:15 | “And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:” Word: מָעוֹן (mâʻôwn) | |
| Psalms 71:3 | “Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.” Word: מָעוֹן (mâʻôwn) |
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