Strong's Lexicon Ainón: Aenon Original Word: Αἰνών Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, likely derived from the Hebrew word עַיִן (ayin), meaning "spring" or "fountain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 5869 (ayin): Meaning "eye" or "spring," reflecting the idea of a source or fountain, which aligns with the geographical feature of Ainón. Usage: Ainón refers to a location mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of John. It is described as a place "near Salim" where John the Baptist was baptizing because "there was plenty of water" (John 3:23, BSB). The name itself suggests a place characterized by abundant water sources, fitting for the practice of baptism. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Judean context, water was a precious resource, and locations with abundant water were significant for both practical and religious reasons. Baptism, a ritual of purification and repentance, required sufficient water, making Ainón an ideal location for John the Baptist's ministry. The mention of Ainón highlights the itinerant nature of John's ministry and the importance of natural resources in the region's religious practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of Aramaic origin, cf. ayin Definition Aenon, a place in the Jordan Valley NASB Translation Aenon (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 137: ΑἰνώνΑἰνών, ἡ (either a strengthened form of עַיִן and equivalent to עֵינָן, or a Chaldaic plural, equivalent to עֵינָוָן, springs; (others besides)), Aenon, indeclinable proper name, either of a place, or of a fountain, not far from Salim: John 3:23 (thought to be Wady Far'ah, running from Matt. Ebal to the Jordan; see Conder in the Palestine Exploration Fund for July 1874, p. 191f; Tent Work in Palestine, 1:91f; especially Stevens in Journ. of Exeget. Soc., December, 1883, pp. 128-141. Cf. B. D. American edition). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aenon, A place in Palestine Of Hebrew origin (a derivative of ayin, place of springs); ?Non, a place in Palestine -- ?Non. see HEBREW ayin Forms and Transliterations αίγα αίγας αίγες αίγές αιγών Αινων Αἰνὼν αιξί αιξίν αιπολίου αιπόλος Ainon Ainōn AinṑnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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