527. amon

Lexicon

amon: Craftsman, master workman, architect

Original Word: אָמוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: amown
Pronunciation: ah-MONE
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mone')
Definition: Craftsman, master workman, architect
Meaning: a throng of people

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

multitude

A variation for hamown; a throng of people -- multitude.

see HEBREW hamown

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as amon, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַן (aman), which means to support, confirm, or be faithful.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G300 (Amon): Refers to the same individual, Amon, king of Judah, in the Greek Septuagint.
• G301 (Amos): Though not directly related, this entry is phonetically similar and refers to the prophet Amos.
• G718 (Armageddon): While not directly related in meaning, this term refers to a place of gathering, similar to the concept of a throng or multitude.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term אָמוֹן, its usage in the biblical text, and its significance both as a common noun and a proper noun.

Usage: The term אָמוֹן is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a multitude or throng. It is also used as a proper name, referring to a king of Judah and a city in Egypt.

Context: • General Definition: The Hebrew word אָמוֹן (Amon) primarily signifies a throng or multitude, indicating a large gathering of people. This term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often to describe a populous or crowded situation.
• Proper Noun Usage:
• Amon, King of Judah: Amon was the son of Manasseh and the father of Josiah. He reigned as king of Judah for two years before being assassinated by his servants. His reign is noted for continuing the idolatrous practices of his father, Manasseh. His story is recounted in 2 Kings 21:19-26 and 2 Chronicles 33:21-25.
• Amon, City in Egypt: The term is also associated with No-Amon, a city in Egypt, known for its grandeur and multitude of inhabitants. This city is referenced in Nahum 3:8, where it is described as populous and fortified.
• Biblical References:
• 2 Kings 21:19-26: Amon's reign and assassination.
• 2 Chronicles 33:21-25: A parallel account of Amon's reign.
• Nahum 3:8: Reference to No-Amon, highlighting its populous nature.

Forms and Transliterations

אָמ֣וֹן אמון הָֽאָמ֑וֹן האמון ’ā·mō·wn ’āmōwn aMon hā’āmōwn hā·’ā·mō·wn haaMon

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 46:25
HEB: פוֹקֵד֙ אֶל־ אָמ֣וֹן מִנֹּ֔א וְעַל־
KJV: Behold, I will punish the multitude of No,
INT: to punish about multitude of Thebes and

Jeremiah 52:15
HEB: וְאֵ֖ת יֶ֣תֶר הָֽאָמ֑וֹן הֶגְלָ֕ה נְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֖ן
KJV: and the rest of the multitude.
INT: of Babylon and the rest of the multitude carried Nebuzaradan

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 527
2 Occurrences

’ā·mō·wn — 1 Occ.
hā·’ā·mō·wn — 1 Occ.