Berean Strong's Lexicon Onan: Onan Original Word: אוֹנָן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָנָה (anah), meaning "to exert oneself" or "to mourn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Onan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Onan is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. He is the second son of Judah and Shua's daughter, making him a member of the tribe of Judah. The name Onan is often associated with the act of disobedience and failure to fulfill familial duties, as seen in his biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the practice of levirate marriage was a duty where a man was required to marry his deceased brother's widow to produce offspring in his brother's name. This was a way to ensure the continuation of the family line and inheritance rights. Onan's account is set within this cultural context, highlighting the importance of family loyalty and obedience to God's commands. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as on Definition "vigorous," a son of Judah NASB Translation Onan (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs אוֺנָן proper name, masculine (vigorous) son of Judah Genesis 38:4,8,9; Genesis 46:12 (twice in verse); Numbers 26:19 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 2:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Onan A variation of 'Ownow; strong; Onan, a son of Judah -- Onan. see HEBREW 'Ownow Forms and Transliterations אוֹנָ֔ן אוֹנָֽן׃ אונן אונן׃ וְאוֹנָ֑ן וְאוֹנָ֖ן וְאוֹנָ֛ן וְאוֹנָן֙ ואונן לְאוֹנָ֔ן לאונן ’ō·w·nān ’ōwnān lə’ōwnān lə·’ō·w·nān leoNan oNan veoNan wə’ōwnān wə·’ō·w·nānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 38:4 HEB: אֶת־ שְׁמ֖וֹ אוֹנָֽן׃ NAS: a son and named him Onan. KJV: and she called his name Onan. INT: called his name Onan Genesis 38:8 Genesis 38:9 Genesis 46:12 Genesis 46:12 Numbers 26:19 Numbers 26:19 1 Chronicles 2:3 8 Occurrences |
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