אֳנִי (o.ni)
o.ni
fleet
H:NQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N
Definition
Definition
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What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word for fleet describes more than just a group of ships; it signifies organized power and commercial reach. In Solomon’s time, this term marked a period of unprecedented economic strength and international connection. It reminds us that God can use earthly resources and alliances to fulfill His purposes, bringing wealth and stability to His people when they walk in wisdom.
Yet the biblical narrative also offers a contrasting image in Isaiah. There, the prophet speaks of a future where no galley or ship will pass by, because Yahweh Himself becomes the place of majesty for His people. This shift moves our focus from the security of trade routes and naval strength to the security found in God’s direct presence. We are invited to trust not in the might of our own fleets, but in the enduring protection of the Lord.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] ship[s] of4×
- in the/ ship[s]1×
- and/ ship[s]1×
- a ship of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֳנִ֣י3×
- וָ/אֳנִ֡י1×
- בָּֽ/אֳנִי֙1×
- אֳנִי\־1×
- אֳנִ֨י1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 9:26
King Solomon made a fleet of ships in Ezion Geber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom.
This verse establishes the origin of Solomon's naval power at Ezion Geber, showing how God provided strategic access to the Red Sea for trade.
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I Kings 10:11
The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought in from Ophir great quantities of almug trees and precious stones.
Here the fleet serves as the vehicle for bringing rare almug trees and precious stones, highlighting the tangible blessings of Solomon's reign.
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Isaiah 33:21
But there Yahweh will be with us in majesty, a place of wide rivers and streams, in which no galley with oars will go, neither will any gallant ship pass by there.
This passage contrasts human military or commercial might with divine majesty, promising a peace where no ship needs to pass because God is present.
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Every Occurrence (5 verses across 2 books)
I Kings 4 verses
King Solomon made a fleet of ships in Ezion Geber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of…
I Kings 9:27Hiram sent in the fleet his servants, sailors who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
I Kings 10:11The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought in from Ophir great quantities of almug trees and precious…
I Kings 10:22For the king had a fleet of ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet. Once every three years the fleet of Tarshish…