מְע֣וֹן
𐤌𐤏𐤅𐤍
mâʻôwn
the den
A place of habitation or dwelling, primarily denoting a fixed abode or residence. Used for both human dwellings (homes, habitations), animal lairs, and as a figurative term for the divine dwelling (sanctuary/tabernacle). The term can also carry the sense of a refuge or place of safety, especially when used metaphorically or in poetry. The semantic range encompasses literal, physical locations of residence and broader, sometimes abstract senses such as refuge or home in a spiritual sense.
Nahum 2:12 · Word #2
Lexicon H4583
| Lemma | מָעוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | mâʻôwn |
| Strong's | H4583 |
| Definition | A place of habitation or dwelling, primarily denoting a fixed abode or residence. Used for both human dwellings (homes, habitations), animal lairs, and as a figurative term for the divine dwelling (sanctuary/tabernacle). The term can also carry the sense of a refuge or place of safety, especially when used metaphorically or in poetry. The semantic range encompasses literal, physical locations of residence and broader, sometimes abstract senses such as refuge or home in a spiritual sense. |
Morphology HNcbsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the den |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4583-04
dwelling-place
| Morphological Notes | Masculine noun, singular absolute; mem-prefixed nominal form indicating place. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is a mem-prefixed place formation from the root עון, indicating a location characterized by dwelling. "Dwelling-place" preserves the core idea of a fixed abode without narrowing it to a specific type of residence. |
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