Lexical Definition
אָוֶן ʼÂven (aw'-ven) (Valley of) Aven N:N--L
the same as אָוֶן; idolatry
Aven. See also אוֹן, בֵּית אָוֶן.
- § Aven = "vanity"
- Aven, the contemptuous synonym of three places, one in Coele-Syria, one in Egypt (On), and one in Palestine (Bethel)
1) a name used contemptuously for the following places of idolatrous worship
1a) a city in Egypt, possibly On (Eze 30:17)
1b) Bethel with its calf worship (Ho 10:8)
1c) A town or region in Syria (Am 1:5)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אָ֔וֶן | Aven | Amos.1.5 |
Extended Information
- Aven = "vanity"
- A town or region in Syria (Amo.1.5 )
- a name used contemptuously a place of idolatrous worship
- Combined with biq.ah (בִּקְעָה " Valley" בִּקְעָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בֶּןאֿוֺנִ֑י proper name, masculine (son of my sorrow) Rachel's name for Benjamin (compare below) Gen 35:18.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 35:18 |
Profile
Valley of Aven • Plain near Damascus, prophesied to be destroyed.
Aven Valley, a plain near Damascus, was prophesied to be destroyed. (Amos 1:5)
Aven Valley is mentioned in Amos 1:5 as part of a prophecy against Damascus, the capital of Aram (Syria). In this passage, God declares judgment upon Damascus and states that He "will break the gate bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the Valley of Aven." The exact location of the Aven Valley is uncertain, but it was likely a fertile plain near Damascus. The name "Aven" means "wickedness" or "idolatry," possibly indicating that the valley was known for its idolatrous practices. The prophecy suggests that the valley and its inhabitants would be destroyed as part of God's judgment on Damascus.
All entries for Aven Valley: אָוֶן