◄ 525. amon ►
Lexicon amon: Craftsman, Master Workman Original Word: אָמוֹן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: amown Pronunciation: ah-MONE Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mone') Definition: Craftsman, Master Workman Meaning: skilled, an architect Strong's Exhaustive Concordance one brought up From 'aman, probably in the sense of training; skilled, i.e. An architect (like 'aman) -- one brought up. see HEBREW 'aman see HEBREW 'aman NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aman Definition an artificer, architect, master workman NASB Translation artisans (1), master workman (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. אָמוֺן noun masculine artificer, architect, master-workman, as firm and sure in his workman-ship: וָאֶהְיֶה אֶצְלוֺ אָמוֺן I was at his side architect, master-workman (ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Ges Ew De MV RV, > foster-son AE Ki AV) Proverbs 8:30; יֶתֶר הָֽאָמוֺן rest of the master-workmen Jeremiah 52:15 (Hi Gf De RVm, but rest of the multitude Ges MV RV et al., אמון = המון) — I. אָמוֺן see above. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַן (aman), which means to support, confirm, or be faithful. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Strong's Hebrew Number 525, אָמוֹן, in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, the concept of wisdom as a creative force can be related to Greek terms such as σοφία (sophia), which means wisdom, and τέκτων (tekton), which means craftsman or builder, reflecting similar themes of skill and craftsmanship. Usage: The term אָמוֹן is used in the context of craftsmanship and skill, particularly in reference to wisdom personified as a master craftsman or architect in the creation narrative. Context: The Hebrew word אָמוֹן (Amon) appears in the Old Testament, specifically in Proverbs 8:30, where it is used to describe wisdom as a master craftsman or architect at the side of God during the creation of the world. In this passage, wisdom is personified and depicted as a skilled artisan who delights in the creative work of God. The verse reads: "Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence" (Proverbs 8:30, BSB). This portrayal emphasizes the intimate and active role of wisdom in the divine creative process, highlighting the order and purpose inherent in creation. The use of אָמוֹן underscores the concept of wisdom as not only an abstract quality but as an active, dynamic force that contributes to the beauty and functionality of the universe. Forms and Transliterations אָ֫מ֥וֹן אמון ’ā·mō·wn ’āmōwn aMon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 8:30 HEB: וָֽאֶהְיֶ֥ה אֶצְל֗וֹ אָ֫מ֥וֹן וָֽאֶהְיֶ֣ה שַׁ֭עֲשֻׁעִים NAS: Then I was beside Him, [as] a master workman; And I was daily KJV: Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily INT: become was beside Him a master become delight 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 525 1 Occurrence ’ā·mō·wn — 1 Occ.