אֹן

onOn
hebrewOld TestamentName of a place4 occurrences2 books4 verses
This is the name of the place On: An ancient Egyptian city, mentioned in relation to Joseph.

Definition

or (shortened); אֹן; of Egyptian derivation; On, a city of Egypt
Traditional renderings: On.

Glossary entries

Heliopolis On (Place) Beth-Shemesh City of Destruction City of Destruction

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Genesis 41:45אֹ֖ן · of On
    Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
  2. Genesis 41:50אֽוֹן׃ · of On
    Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
  3. Genesis 46:20אֹ֑ן · of On
    Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
  4. Ezekiel 30:17אָ֛וֶן · of On
    The young men of On and Pi-beseth will fall by the sword, and those cities will go into captivity.