Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַמְנוֹן”
Understanding ʼAmnôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or אֲמִינוֹן ʼĂmîynôwn (am-eenohn'); from אָמַן; faithful Amnon. - § Amnon = "faithful" - Amnon (or Aminon), a son of Da...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַמְנוֹן
Phoneticam-nohn'
TransliterationʼAmnôwn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or אֲמִינוֹן ʼĂmîynôwn (am-eenohn'); from אָמַן; faithful Amnon. - § Amnon = "faithful" - Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David 1) oldest son of David, rapist of Tamar, slain by Absalom 2) a son of Shimon (of Caleb's clan)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
22 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 13:15 | “Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.” Word: אַמְנוֹן (ʼAmnôwn) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:20 | “And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben–hanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben–zoheth.” Word: אַמְנוֹן (ʼAmnôwn) |