הוֹן
Wealth ; by implication, enough
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What does הוֹן (hon) mean in the Bible?
הוֹן (hon) is a Hebrew word meaning "wealth ; by implication, enough". wealth; by implication, enough BDB: wealth Usage: enough, for nought, riches, substance, wealth. The term highlights the material resources that can provide protection or influence.
Meaning
Wealth as sufficiency—material abundance that provides adequately for one's needs and security
wealth; by implication, enough BDB: wealth Usage: enough, for nought, riches, substance, wealth.
Why This Word Matters
The term highlights the material resources that can provide protection or influence. Proverbs 10:15
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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