The meaning of “עַצְמוֹן”
Understanding ʻAtsmôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עַצְמֹן ʻAtsmôn (ats-mone'); from עֶצֶם; bone-like Azmon. - § Azmon = "strong" - Atsmon, a place near Palestine 1) a ...
עַצְמוֹן
or עַצְמֹן ʻAtsmôn (ats-mone'); from עֶצֶם; bone-like Azmon. - § Azmon = "strong" - Atsmon, a place near Palestine 1) a place on the extreme southern border of Canaan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 34:4 | “And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadesh–barnea, and shall go on to Hazar–addar, and pass on to Azmon:” Word: עַצְמוֹן (ʻAtsmôwn) | |
| Numbers 34:5 | “And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon unto the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.” Word: עַצְמוֹן (ʻAtsmôwn) | |
| Joshua 15:4 | “From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.” Word: עַצְמוֹן (ʻAtsmôwn) |