Strong's Lexicon On: On Original Word: אוֹן Word Origin: Derived from Egyptian origin, possibly related to the Egyptian word "Iunu," meaning "pillar" or "pillar city." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the city of On in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: The term "On" refers to an ancient city in Egypt, also known as Heliopolis. It was a significant religious and cultural center, particularly known for the worship of the sun god Ra. In the Bible, On is mentioned in the context of Joseph's life in Egypt, as it was the city where Joseph's father-in-law, Potiphera, served as a priest. Cultural and Historical Background: On, or Heliopolis, was one of the oldest cities in ancient Egypt, located in the Nile Delta. It was a major center for the worship of the sun god Ra, and its priests were highly influential. The city was known for its obelisks and temples dedicated to Ra. During the time of Joseph, On was a prominent city, reflecting the integration of Hebrew and Egyptian cultures through Joseph's marriage to Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as on Definition a chief of the tribe of Reuben. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. אוֺן proper name, masculine (vigour) a chief of tribe of Reuben Numbers 16:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance On The same as 'own; On, an Israelite -- On. see HEBREW 'own Forms and Transliterations וְא֥וֹן ואון veon wə’ōwn wə·’ō·wnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 16:1 HEB: בְּנֵ֧י אֱלִיאָ֛ב וְא֥וֹן בֶּן־ פֶּ֖לֶת NAS: of Eliab, and On the son KJV: of Eliab, and On, the son INT: the sons of Eliab and On the son of Peleth 1 Occurrence |
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