The meaning of “אָתוֹן”
Understanding ʼâthôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as אֵיתָן (in the sense of patience) (she) ass. - a female donkey (from its docility) 1) she-ass,...
אָתוֹן
probably from the same as אֵיתָן (in the sense of patience) (she) ass. - a female donkey (from its docility) 1) she-ass, she-donkey
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:23 | “And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way.” Word: אָתוֹן (ʼâthôwn) | |
| Numbers 22:28 | “And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?” Word: אָתוֹן (ʼâthôwn) | |
| Judges 5:10 | “Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.” Word: אָתוֹן (ʼâthôwn) | |
| 1 Samuel 10:2 | “When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?” Word: אָתוֹן (ʼâthôwn) | |
| 2 Kings 4:24 | “Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.” Word: אָתוֹן (ʼâthôwn) |
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