אָמוֹן
a.mon
Amon
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word אָמוֹן (a.mon) is a proper noun referring to a person. It is mentioned two times in the Bible, indicating its limited but significant occurrence. As a proper name, its meaning is not to be determined through its inherent definition, but rather it identifies a particular individual. The uniqueness of this person, likely an important figure, is implied by the fact that the Bible takes notice of them. Without additional context, it is difficult to ascertain the significance of Amon in biblical history or culture. However, the very mention of this person suggests they have some level of importance, potentially as a leader or figure of note. The rarity of the word adds to its significance, as it underscores the importance of Amon in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I will punish Amon of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with her gods, and her kings; even Pharaoh, and those who trust in him.
Nahum 3:8Are you better than No-Amon, who was situated among the rivers, who had the waters around her; whose rampart was the sea, and her wall was of the sea?