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Pinon
pearl; gem; that beholds
פִּינֹן pi.non
Pinon (Hebrew: פִּינֹן, pi.non) means “pearl; gem; that beholds”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Elah in Genesis 36.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Pinon
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:41 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:52 |
| Cross-references | 1 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Elah co-occurrence Appears with Elah in Genesis 36.
- Oholibamah co-occurrence Appears with Oholibamah in Genesis 36.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.41
§ Pinon = "darkness"
one of the chiefs of Edom
Pinon, one of the chiefs of Edom, descended from Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
The biblical story
Pinon is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Gen.36.41 and 1Ch.1.52 as one of the chiefs of Edom. He is listed among the descendants of Esau, who was the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The Edomites, descended from Esau, settled in the region south of the Dead Sea, which became known as the land of Edom. Pinon's mention in these genealogies suggests that he was a significant leader or clan head among the Edomites. However, no further details are provided about his life, achievements, or the specific clan he led.
Key verses
Pinon appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
Genesis 36:41 -
Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
1 Chronicles 1:52
Show all 2 references
Genesis (1)
- Genesis 36:41
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:52