Ἀμών
Amṓn
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Definition
A proper noun referring to 'Amon,' the name of a male individual, specifically noted as a king of Judah in historical sources. The primary function of Ἀμών in Greek texts is to serve as a personal name, referencing a historically attested figure within the Israelite and Judean monarchic tradition.
Semantic Range
personal name (Amon); specific reference to the king of Judah; used for individuals bearing the Hebrew name אָמוֹן
Root / Etymology
The name Ἀμών is directly borrowed and transliterated from the Hebrew אָמוֹן (Amon), serving as a direct rendering in Greek of the original Semitic personal name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Septuagint and New Testament, Ἀμών appears only as a proper name, most notably as the son and successor of Manasseh, king of Judah, according to the accounts in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. The translation maintains the Hebrew form without adaptation to Greek linguistic patterns, reflecting a broader phenomenon of transliterating foreign names rather than translating their meanings. 'Amon' in the Hebrew context is not derived from a Greek word, nor does it carry inherent semantic meaning in Greek other than its status as a personal name. English Bible translations typically preserve the name simply as 'Amon.' The Greek usage does not suggest any particular theological, geographic, or religious connotation beyond naming this individual. There is no evidence in Greek literature or inscriptions from the Hellenistic or Roman periods to suggest alternate usages of Ἀμών apart from its biblical context. This differs from some other theophoric or descriptive Hebrew names, which sometimes receive meaning-based translation or adaptation in Greek texts.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (אָמוֹן); Amon, an Israelite:--Amon.
Word Forms
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Occurrences in Scripture
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