The meaning of “אַרְמוֹן”
Understanding ʼarmôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
castle, palace. Compare הַרְמוֹן. - a citadel (from its height) 1) citadel, palace, fortress
אַרְמוֹן
castle, palace. Compare הַרְמוֹן. - a citadel (from its height) 1) citadel, palace, fortress
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 16:18 | “And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,” Word: אַרְמוֹן (ʼarmôwn) | |
| 2 Chronicles 36:19 | “And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof.” Word: אַרְמוֹן (ʼarmôwn) | |
| Proverbs 18:19 | “A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.” Word: אַרְמוֹן (ʼarmôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 17:27 | “But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched. ” Word: אַרְמוֹן (ʼarmôwn) | |
| Hosea 8:14 | “For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof. ” Word: אַרְמוֹן (ʼarmôwn) |
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