The meaning of “אֳנִיָּה”
Understanding ʼŏnîyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אֳנִי ship(-men). - a ship 1) ship 1a) men of ships, seamen
אֳנִיָּה
feminine of אֳנִי ship(-men). - a ship 1) ship 1a) men of ships, seamen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:13 | “Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.” Word: אֳנִיָּה (ʼŏnîyâh) | |
| Judges 5:17 | “Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.” Word: אֳנִיָּה (ʼŏnîyâh) | |
| Job 9:26 | “They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.” Word: אֳנִיָּה (ʼŏnîyâh) | |
| Proverbs 31:14 | “She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.” Word: אֳנִיָּה (ʼŏnîyâh) | |
| Ezekiel 27:25 | “The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou wast replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the seas.” Word: אֳנִיָּה (ʼŏnîyâh) |
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