◄ 4584. Maon ►
Strong's Lexicon Maon: Maon Original Word: מָעוֹן Part of Speech: proper name; location; masculine; of a people Transliteration: Ma`own Pronunciation: mah-OWN Phonetic Spelling: (maw-ohn') Definition: Maon Meaning: Maon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָוָה (aw-vah), meaning "to bend" or "to dwell." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Maon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of a "dwelling" or "habitation" can be related to Greek terms such as οἶκος (oikos, G3624) meaning "house" or "dwelling." Usage: Maon is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific location in the territory of Judah. It is often associated with the wilderness area where David sought refuge from King Saul. The term can also refer to a dwelling or habitation, reflecting its root meaning. Cultural and Historical Background: Maon was a town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in the context of David's flight from Saul. The region was characterized by its rugged terrain and sparse population, making it an ideal place for someone seeking to hide or live in seclusion. The wilderness of Maon is part of the larger Judean Desert, known for its harsh conditions and strategic significance in ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from un Definition "habitation," a place in Judah, also a man of Judah, also an enemy of Isr. NASB Translation Maon (7), Maonites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מָעוֺן proper name 1. location in Judah Joshua 15:55 (P), 1 Samuel 25:2 (ᵐ5 Μααν, Μαων), now Ma`în (BuhlGeogr. 163 and references), 8 miles south of Hebron; hence ׳מִדְבַּר מ 1 Samuel 23:24,25 (twice in verse), so read also 1 Samuel 25:1 (for ᵑ0 פארן) ᵐ5 Th We Dr Bu Klo Kit Löhr; compare 2. masculine in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:45 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Μεων, Μαων. 3. of a people Judges 10:12 named with Sidonians and Amalek as ancient foes of Israel; possibly intended by writer as = מְעוּנִים q. v.; many read מִדְיָן (ᵐ5B A ᵐ5L Μαδιαμ); see GFM. — מְעוֺן see בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֺן; 1 Chronicles 4:41 see מְעוּנִים. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maon, Maonites The same as ma'own; a residence; Maon, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine -- Maon, Maonites. Compare Beyth Ba'al m'own, m'uwniy. see HEBREW ma'own see HEBREW Beyth Ba'al m'own see HEBREW m'uwniy Forms and Transliterations בְּמָע֜וֹן במעון וּמָע֔וֹן וּמָע֖וֹן ומעון מָע֑וֹן מָע֥וֹן ׀ מָעֽוֹן׃ מָעוֹן֙ מעון מעון׃ bə·mā·‘ō·wn bəmā‘ōwn bemaon mā‘ōwn mā·‘ō·wn maon ū·mā·‘ō·wn ūmā‘ōwn umaon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Joshua 15:55 HEB: מָע֥וֹן ׀ כַּרְמֶ֖ל וָזִ֥יף NAS: Maon, Carmel and Ziph KJV: Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, INT: Maon Carmel and Ziph Judges 10:12 HEB: וְצִידוֹנִ֤ים וַֽעֲמָלֵק֙ וּמָע֔וֹן לָחֲצ֖וּ אֶתְכֶ֑ם NAS: the Amalekites and the Maonites oppressed KJV: also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did oppress INT: the Sidonians the Amalekites and the Maonites oppressed cried 1 Samuel 23:24 HEB: וַאֲנָשָׁ֜יו בְּמִדְבַּ֤ר מָעוֹן֙ בָּעֲרָבָ֔ה אֶ֖ל NAS: were in the wilderness of Maon, in the Arabah KJV: [were] in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain INT: and his men the wilderness of Maon the Arabah to 1 Samuel 23:25 HEB: וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב בְּמִדְבַּ֣ר מָע֑וֹן וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע שָׁא֔וּל NAS: in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul KJV: in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul INT: and stayed the wilderness of Maon heard Saul 1 Samuel 23:25 HEB: דָוִ֖ד מִדְבַּ֥ר מָעֽוֹן׃ NAS: David in the wilderness of Maon. KJV: David in the wilderness of Maon. INT: David the wilderness of Maon 1 Samuel 25:2 HEB: וְאִ֨ישׁ בְּמָע֜וֹן וּמַעֲשֵׂ֣הוּ בַכַּרְמֶ֗ל NAS: Now [there was] a man in Maon whose business KJV: And [there was] a man in Maon, whose possessions INT: now a man Maon business Carmel 1 Chronicles 2:45 HEB: וּבֶן־ שַׁמַּ֖י מָע֑וֹן וּמָע֖וֹן אֲבִ֥י NAS: of Shammai was Maon, and Maon KJV: of Shammai [was] Maon: and Maon INT: the son of Shammai was Maon and Maon the father 1 Chronicles 2:45 HEB: שַׁמַּ֖י מָע֑וֹן וּמָע֖וֹן אֲבִ֥י בֵֽית־ NAS: was Maon, and Maon [was] the father KJV: [was] Maon: and Maon [was] the father INT: of Shammai was Maon and Maon the father of Bethzur 8 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4584 8 Occurrences bə·mā·‘ō·wn — 1 Occ. mā·‘ō·wn — 5 Occ. ū·mā·‘ō·wn — 2 Occ.