Lexical Summary Hamonah: Hamonah Original Word: הֲמוֹנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hamonah Feminine of hamown; multitude; hamonah, the same as Hamown Gowg -- Hamonah. see HEBREW hamown see HEBREW Hamown Gowg NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hamon Definition a city where Gog will be defeated NASB Translation Hamonah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֲמוֺנָהֿ proper name, of a location a city apparently to be founded to commemorate defeat of Gog, וְגַם ׳שֶׁםעִֿיר ה Ezekiel 39:16, but text dubious compare Da: Co proposes וגמר המונו see הֲמוֺן above המל (√ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Biblical OccurrenceHamonah appears once in the Hebrew Scriptures, in Ezekiel 39:16. It is the future name of a city located near “the Valley of Hamon-Gog,” the burial ground for the defeated invaders of Gog’s horde. “Even the name of the city will be Hamonah. And so they will cleanse the land” (Ezekiel 39:16). Context in Ezekiel 38–39 1. Divine Judgment on Gog: Chapters 38–39 foretell a massive coalition army that will come against the restored land of Israel in the latter days (Ezekiel 38:8-9). The Lord Himself intervenes with earthquake, sword, pestilence, torrential rain, hailstones, fire, and brimstone (Ezekiel 38:19-22), utterly overthrowing the invader. Geographical Considerations The exact location is not specified beyond being “east of the Sea” (Ezekiel 39:11), often taken as east of the Dead Sea or Sea of Galilee. The prominence of travelers and a choke-point in a main route hint at a transit corridor where international commerce or pilgrimage historically flowed. By blocking that route with a mass grave, God underscores the magnitude of His judgment. Theological Significance • Holiness and Cleansing: Burial of defiled remains outside ordinary living space mirrors earlier Torah directives to keep uncleanness outside the camp (Numbers 19:11-22). Hamonah symbolizes Israel’s zeal to remove impurity so that covenant fellowship with the Lord may flourish. • Vindication of God’s Name: The Lord pledges, “I will set My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see My judgment” (Ezekiel 39:21). Hamonah stands as a memorial to the sovereignty of God over every hostile power. • Eschatological Hope: The narrative moves from warfare to restoration, culminating with the promise that the Lord will “pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel” (Ezekiel 39:29). Hamonah, therefore, resides within a prophetic arc that anticipates not only national security but spiritual renewal. Typological and Prophetic Insights 1. Foreshadowing Final Triumph: The defeat and burial of Gog prefigure the ultimate conquest of evil portrayed in Revelation 20:8-10, where Gog and Magog re-emerge as symbols of global rebellion and are finally consigned to the lake of fire. Ministry Applications • Teaching on Spiritual Warfare: Hamonah offers a vivid illustration for sermons or studies on the believer’s confidence that every enemy of God will be judged and removed (Romans 16:20). • Discipleship and Holiness: The strenuous, organized effort to cleanse the land encourages believers to pursue intentional sanctification, removing sin’s remnants so that “holiness may be perfected in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1). • Hope in National and Global Crisis: Hamonah reminds modern readers that geopolitical turmoil does not escape God’s plan; He will ultimately display His glory among the nations and preserve His people. Summary Though mentioned only once, Hamonah occupies a strategic place in Ezekiel’s prophecy as a perpetual memorial to God’s decisive judgment over Gog and His commitment to cleanse, restore, and glorify His covenant people. For the Church, the city’s name calls believers to trust in God’s final victory, pursue holiness, and bear witness to His sovereign grace. Forms and Transliterations הֲמוֹנָ֖ה המונה hă·mō·w·nāh hamoNah hămōwnāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 39:16 HEB: שֶׁם־ עִ֛יר הֲמוֹנָ֖ה וְטִהֲר֥וּ הָאָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: of [the] city will be Hamonah. So they will cleanse KJV: of the city [shall be] Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse INT: name of city will be Hamonah will cleanse the land 1 Occurrence |
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