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(ahn) 1. Egyptian place name meaning, “city of the pillar,” called in Greek Heliopolis or “city of the sun” and in Hebrew as Beth-shemesh, “city of the sun” (Jeremiah 43:13 ) and Aven. It was the cult center for the worship of the sun-god, Ra (Atum). Although not important politically, the city became a vital religious center very early in Egypt's history. Located at Matariyeh about five miles northeast of modern Cairo, the city endured as a cult center until very late. Joseph's Egyptian wife came from On (Genesis 41:45 ), her father serving as priest in the temple there. Speaking in Egypt, Jeremiah warned that God would destroy On and its worship (Jeremiah 43:13 ). Ezekiel or the scribes copying his work substituted Aven, Hebrew for “trouble, deceit,” for On in pronouncing judgment on it (Ezekiel 30:17 ). 2 . Personal name meaning, “powerful, rich.” Member of tribe of Reuben who was one of leaders challenging authority of Moses (Numbers 16:1 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'On'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​o/on.html. 1991.
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