| 18 | Hebrew Word: ארוֹן (Aron) – "Ark" or "Chest"
- ארוֹן (Aron) in biblical Hebrew refers to a chest, ark, or container, most famously in ארוֹן הברית (Aron HaBrit, "Ark of the Covenant").
- It signifies something sacred, protected, or significant, making it a meaningful basis for a personal name.
How Could ארוֹן Become Ἀρνὶ?
- The Greek Ἀρνὶ (Arni) lacks the /o/ vowel that appears in ארוֹן. However, vowel shifts and contractions are common in transliterations.
- The final "-ni" (-נִי) could represent a diminutive or possessive form, meaning "my ark" or "small ark."
- The word often drops the weak vowel to ארן (aran) from ארוֹן, making its transition into Greek easier. (See Strong's #727)
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