אָ֫מ֥וֹן
𐤀𐤌𐤅𐤍
amon
a master workman
from אָמַן, probably in the sense of training; like אָמָן; skilled, i.e. an architect; one brought up.
Proverbs 8:30 · Word #3
Lexicon H525
| Lemma | אָמוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼâmôwn |
| Strong's | H525 |
| In-context | a master workman |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5983-02
Ammon (the Kinsfolk-People)
| Root | עם (ʿ-m) |
| Core Meanings | people, kin, clan, nation, kinsfolk |
| Semantic Range | Ammon; the son of Lot; the nation descended from him; the territory inhabited by that nation east of the Jordan. |
| Conceptual Significance | Ammon represents a closely related kin-nation to Israel through Lot, yet often stands in tension or hostility toward Israel. The name underscores themes of shared ancestry, tribal identity, and the complex relationships between Israel and its neighboring peoples. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (HNp). Refers to an individual (son of Lot), his descendants (the Ammonites), or their territory, depending on context. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name עַמּוֹן derives from the root עם (ʿ-m), meaning "people" or "kinsfolk," and is etymologically linked to the idea of a close tribal people. As a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), the rendering preserves its status as a specific national entity while highlighting the underlying sense of "kinsfolk-people" embedded in the name. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עם (people, kin, clan, nation, kinsfolk)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5972-01 |
ama | the people |
H5971-03 |
amam | their people |
H5972-02 |
amemaya | the gathered peoples |
Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 8:30 | אָ֫מ֥וֹן | amon | a master workman |