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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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אַמְנוֹן

Phoneticam-nohn'
TransliterationʼAmnôwn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
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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
ReferenceText
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)

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22x
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2 Samuel
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