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ʾōn אֹן ‘On’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: of Egyptian origin

ʾōn pr n loc
On = "strength or vigour"
1) city in lower Egypt, bordering land of Goshen, centre of sun-worship, residence of Potipherah (priest of On and father-in-law of Joseph)

Mentioned in Genesis 41:45, 41:50, 46:20

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