אוֹנוֹ (o.no)
o.no
Ono
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Ono refers to a city located in the territory of Benjamin, with its meaning derived from a root suggesting strength or vigor. In the biblical narrative, it appears as a specific geographic marker for the returning exiles, serving as a waypoint before they reached Jerusalem. The sources identify it not just as a settlement, but as a place associated with active industry, noting connections to craftsmen and skilled laborers.
This location is mentioned five times across Ezra and Nehemiah, highlighting its strategic importance during the restoration period. It is also linked in some traditions to the valley of Hakkephirim, a name that reinforces the idea of strength or lion-like power. The repeated references underscore how these smaller towns functioned as essential bases for the community rebuilding their lives after exile.
Translators typically keep the name Ono without attempting to translate it into English, preserving its identity as a proper noun rather than a descriptive term. This approach respects the historical specificity of the place while allowing the underlying meaning of vigor to inform our understanding of the community’s resilience in that region.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ono appears in the records of those who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. It was not just a stop on a map, but a place where people lived, worked, and contributed to the restoration of their community. The text mentions craftsmen there, showing that rebuilding involved skilled labor and practical effort, not just prayer.
This reminds us that our faith is lived out in daily work and local service. Whether we are fixing a home or helping a neighbor, our efforts matter to God. Ono stands as a quiet witness to the resilience of ordinary people who trusted God with their hands and hearts during difficult times.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ono3×
- Ono2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ2×
- וְ/אוֹנ֖וֹ1×
- אוֹנ֔וֹ1×
- אוֹנ֑וֹ1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 6:2
Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come! Let’s meet together in the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they intended to harm me.
This verse shows Ono as a strategic location where enemies tried to distract the leader from his vital work of rebuilding.
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Nehemiah 11:35
Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Here Ono is specifically linked to craftsmen, highlighting its role as a center for skilled labor in the restored community.
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Ezra 2:33
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five.
This record lists the number of families from Ono who returned, showing their active participation in the restoration effort.