אַמְנ֖וֹן
𐤀𐤌𐤍𐤅𐤍
amenon
Amnon
or אֲמִינוֹן; from אָמַן; faithful; Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David; Amnon.
2 Samuel 13:39 · Word #10
Lexicon H550
| Lemma | אַמְנוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤍𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼAmnôwn |
| Strong's | H550 |
| In-context | Amnon |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H550-01
Faithful-One
| Root | אמן (ʾ-m-n) |
| Core Meanings | firmness, stability, reliability, faithfulness, trustworthiness |
| Semantic Range | As a personal name, it denotes one characterized by faithfulness or reliability; used specifically of Amnon, son of David. |
| Conceptual Significance | Amnon, son of David, plays a pivotal role in the narrative of 2 Samuel 13. The irony between his name meaning "Faithful-One" and his actions underscores the biblical theme of violated trust and the tragic consequences within David’s household. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun; personal name formed from the root אמן with a nominal ending; no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name אַמְנוֹן derives from the root אמן (ʾ-m-n), conveying firmness and faithfulness. As a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), it is rendered as "Faithful-One," preserving both the root meaning and its singular masculine personal form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אמן (firmness, stability, reliability, faithfulness, trustworthiness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H539-01 |
aamin | I will cause-to-be-firm |
H542-01 |
aman | a trained master-craftsman |
H548-01 |
amanah | a firm covenant |
Word Usage (28 occurrences of H550)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 3:2 | אַמְנ֔וֹן | amenon | Amnon |
| 2 Samuel 13:1 | אַמְנ֥וֹן | amenon | Amnon |
| 2 Samuel 13:2 | לְ/אַמְנ֜וֹן | leamenon | to Amnon |