קָמוֹן (qa.mon)
qa.mon
Kamon
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun qa.mon refers to a specific location in the region of Gilead, identified as the burial site of the judge Jair. Its meaning is straightforward: "raised," likely describing a physical mound or elevated ground used for interment.
With only one occurrence in the Bible, in Judges 10:5, the word serves a simple geographical marker rather than carrying deep theological weight. It anchors the narrative by locating Jair’s grave, providing a concrete detail about the judge’s final resting place without further elaboration.
Translators typically render it as "Ramoth" or "raised," depending on whether they prioritize the literal meaning or the traditional place name. The term highlights how biblical geography often relies on descriptive features to identify sites in the ancient landscape.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Kamon appears just once in Scripture, marking the burial place of Jair, a judge of Israel (Judges 10:5). The word itself means "raised," likely describing a mound or elevated ground where he was laid to rest. This simple geographical detail anchors the narrative, reminding us that even ordinary lives are remembered by God.
In a world that often forgets its leaders, Scripture preserves the memory of those who served faithfully. Jair’s burial site is not just a dot on a map; it is a testament to the enduring nature of God’s record. Every life, no matter how quiet or brief, holds value in His eyes.
When we read these details, we are invited to trust that our own lives are known and remembered by Him. We do not need grand monuments to be significant; faithfulness in the ordinary is enough for God to keep our story alive.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- in/ Kamon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּ/קָמֽוֹן\׃\ \פ1×
Key Verses
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Judges 10:5
Jair died, and was buried in Kamon.
This verse identifies Kamon as the specific burial site of Jair, grounding the historical narrative in a real location.