On — the meaning of the Hebrew name אוֹן

אוֹן

ʼÔwn · pronounced one · Strong's H204 · a place

On means of Egyptian derivation.

Strong's definition

or (shortened); אֹן; of Egyptian derivation; On, a city of Egypt.

First appearance

Gen 41:45 And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath–paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. (KJV)

Every verse that names On

3 occurrences in 3 verses — Genesis

Gen 41:45Gen 41:50Gen 46:20

Other people or places called On

On (H203) — On, an Israelite

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