Who was Amon in the bible?

Amon (Ἀμών, Amon) is a Greek-form name noted in a lexicon as being of Hebrew origin and identified there with Amos. In the provided Scripture evidence, however, Amon does not occur in the World English Bible passages supplied.

Amon in Scripture

No verses are available in the provided material that contain the name Amon (Ἀμών) or narrate any scene, speech, oracle, or event involving him. The supplied lexicon note states that this Greek name occurs 0 time(s) in the verse list given, and there are therefore no quotable passages to present here.

Name and Meaning

The lexicon entry gives the Greek script form Ἀμών, transliterated Amon and pronounced am-one’. It also explains (as a lexicon/paraphrase, not as Scripture) that the name is of Hebrew origin, traced to H0526, and glosses the identity as Amos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Amon mean?

Amon is a Greek form of a name of Hebrew origin, glossed as “Amos.”

How many times does Amon appear in the Bible?

Amon appears 0 times in the Bible in this Greek entry.

Who was Amon?

Amon is identified by the gloss as “Amos.”

Is Amon listed as occurring in any Bible verses?

No verse occurrences are listed for Amon here.

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Sources: Name and occurrence data from Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and STEPBible reference data (CC BY). Scripture quotations from the World English Bible (public domain).