Strong's Lexicon maon or main: Dwelling, habitation, refuge Original Word: מָעוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָה (anah), meaning "to dwell" or "to inhabit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2732 (katoikētērion): A dwelling place, habitation. - G4638 (skēnē): Tent, tabernacle, dwelling. Usage: The Hebrew word "maon" primarily refers to a dwelling place or habitation. It is often used in the context of a physical location where one resides, but it can also have a metaphorical or spiritual connotation, referring to a place of refuge or sanctuary. In the Bible, "maon" is used to describe both earthly dwellings and the heavenly abode of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a dwelling place was significant, as it represented not only physical shelter but also security, community, and identity. The Israelites were a nomadic people for much of their early history, and the idea of a permanent dwelling was closely tied to the promises of God regarding the land of Canaan. Additionally, the tabernacle and later the temple were seen as the earthly dwelling places of God's presence among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom un Definition dwelling, habitation NASB Translation den (1), dwelling (3), dwelling place (4), habitation (6), haunt (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מָעוֺן noun [masculine] dwelling, habitation; — absolute ׳מ Psalm 71:3 +, construct מְעוֺן Jeremiah 25:30 +, suffix מְעוֺנֶ֑ךָ Psalm 91:9, etc.; — 1 lair of jackals Jeremiah 9:10; Jeremiah 10:22; Jeremiah 49:33; Jeremiah 51:37 (all of desolated cities); אֲרָיוֺת ׳מ Nahum 2:12 ("" מִרְעֶה; figurative of Nineveh). 2 dwelling of ׳י: a. in heaven קָדְשְׁךָ ׳מ Deuteronomy 26:15 compare Jeremiah 25:30 ("" מָרוֺם), Zechariah 2:17; Psalm 68:6; 2Chronicles 30:27. b. in temple בְּיתֶ֑ךָ ׳מ Psalm 26:8, מְעוֺנוֺ2Chronicles 36:15 (only here alone). 3 figurative of ׳י as abode of his people, ׳צוּר מ Psalm 71:3, ׳מ alone Psalm 90:1; Psalm 91:9. — ׳מ 1 Samuel 2:29,32 is unintelligible (see Commentaries), possibly read מְעוֺיֵן (eyeing [enviously], see עין denominative) Klo HPS, compare ᵐ5 Bu. מְעוֺנָהּ Zephaniah 3:7 is difficult in context, ᵐ5 We Now read מֵעֵינֶיה (compare Joshua 9:23; 2 Samuel 3:29). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance den, dwelling-place, habitation Or maiyn (1 Chronicles 4:41) {maw-een'}; from the same as ownah; an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum) -- den, dwelling((-)place), habitation. see HEBREW ownah Forms and Transliterations בִּמְע֥וֹן במעון וּמִמְּע֤וֹן וממעון לִמְע֥וֹן למעון מְע֣וֹן מְע֥וֹן מְעוֹן־ מְעוֹנֶֽךָ׃ מְעוֹנֽוֹ׃ מִמְּע֥וֹן מִמְּע֨וֹן מָע֑וֹן מָע֔וֹן מָע֡וֹן מָע֣וֹן ממעון מעון מעון־ מעונו׃ מעונך׃ bim‘ōwn bim·‘ō·wn bimon lim‘ōwn lim·‘ō·wn limon mā‘ōwn mā·‘ō·wn maon mə‘ōwn mə‘ōwn- mə‘ōwneḵā mə‘ōwnōw mə·‘ō·w·ne·ḵā mə·‘ō·w·nōw mə·‘ō·wn mə·‘ō·wn- meon meoNecha meoNo mim·mə·‘ō·wn mimeon mimmə‘ōwn ū·mim·mə·‘ō·wn umimeon ūmimmə‘ōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 26:15 HEB: הַשְׁקִיפָה֩ מִמְּע֨וֹן קָדְשְׁךָ֜ מִן־ NAS: from Your holy habitation, from heaven, KJV: from thy holy habitation, from heaven, INT: Look habitation your holy from 1 Samuel 2:29 1 Samuel 2:32 2 Chronicles 30:27 2 Chronicles 36:15 Psalm 26:8 Psalm 68:5 Psalm 71:3 Psalm 90:1 Psalm 91:9 Jeremiah 9:11 Jeremiah 10:22 Jeremiah 25:30 Jeremiah 49:33 Jeremiah 51:37 Nahum 2:11 Zechariah 2:13 17 Occurrences |
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