אָמוֹן (a.mon)
a.mon
Amon
N:N-M-TQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-T
Word Overview
The noun ’Amon refers specifically to Amon, a major deity in ancient Egyptian religion. Lexical sources identify this name as that of an Egyptian god, originally the local patron of Thebes who eventually rose to become the head of the entire Egyptian pantheon.
Etymologically, the name is associated with meanings such as "to nourish" or "to be faithful," reflecting the divine attributes worshippers attributed to him. In the biblical text, the word appears only once, in Jeremiah 46:25, where it serves as a proper name for this foreign deity rather than describing an abstract quality.
Its singular occurrence highlights the historical religious landscape of the region, marking Amon not as a concept but as a specific object of worship that stood in contrast to the God of Israel. The reference underscores the political and spiritual tensions of the era, where allegiance to powerful foreign gods was a recurring theme in prophetic warnings.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Amon was a major deity in ancient Egypt, originally the patron god of Thebes before becoming the head of the entire Egyptian pantheon. His name carried meanings like "to nourish" or "to be faithful," reflecting the attributes his worshippers sought in him. In the Bible, this word appears only once, serving as a proper name for this specific foreign god rather than an abstract quality.
Jeremiah 46:25 records God’s promise to punish Amon of No alongside Pharaoh and Egypt. This single mention highlights the intense spiritual tension of that era. It reminds us that trust in powerful human leaders or cultural idols often stands in contrast to reliance on the one true God. The text shows that no matter how strong a nation or its gods appear, they cannot withstand divine justice.
For your faith today, this word serves as a quiet reminder. It encourages you to examine what you might be trusting in for security or provision. When we place our hope in temporary systems or human strength, we risk missing the faithful nourishment that comes from God alone. His promises remain steady when all else fades.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Amon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אָמ֣וֹן1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 46:25
Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I will punish Amon of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with her gods and her kings, even Pharaoh, and those who trust in him.
This verse identifies Amon as a specific entity of judgment alongside Pharaoh, showing that foreign gods are subject to the same divine accountability as human rulers.