Strong's Lexicon Iyyon: Iyyon Original Word: עיּוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עַיִן (ayin), meaning "eye" or "spring." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Iyyon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. Usage: Iyyon is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a town in the territory of Naphtali. The name likely signifies a location characterized by a spring or a notable water source, aligning with the root meaning "eye" or "spring." Cultural and Historical Background: Iyyon was situated in the northern part of ancient Israel, within the tribal allotment of Naphtali. This region was known for its strategic importance due to its proximity to trade routes and its fertile land. The town's location made it a site of interest during various military campaigns, particularly those involving the northern kingdom of Israel and neighboring nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in Naphtali NASB Translation Ijon (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִיוֺן proper name, of a location Αιν, in Naphtali; — 1 Kings 15:20 2Chronicles 16:4; 2 Kings 15:29 (on 2 Samuel 24:6 see דָּן a above). Perhaps = Tell Dibbin, on the plateau Merj ±ayyûn (BuhlGeogr. 11, 110), between the Lî‰ânî and the „¹sbânî (Idib. 237 f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ijon From iy; ruin; Ijon, a place in Palestine -- Ijon. see HEBREW iy Forms and Transliterations עִיּ֡וֹן עִיּ֣וֹן עיון ‘î·yō·wn ‘îyōwn iYonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 15:20 HEB: וַיַּךְ֙ אֶת־ עִיּ֣וֹן וְאֶת־ דָּ֔ן NAS: and conquered Ijon, Dan, KJV: and smote Ijon, and Dan, INT: of Israel and conquered Ijon Dan Abel-beth-maacah 2 Kings 15:29 2 Chronicles 16:4 3 Occurrences |
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