Strong's Concordance, Hebrew Dictionary

Lord, master, owner, sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)

Hebrew: אָדוֹן, ʾādôn (H113)

287 King James Bible Verses

Here are lord, master, owner and related words in the Bible. What does the source Hebrew word אָדוֹן mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].

Definition Details

Strong's Number: H113

Hebrew Base Word: אָדוֹן

Part of speech: Noun Masculine

Usage: Lord, master, owner

Definition: Sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine).

Detailed definition:

  1. Firm, strong, lord, master.
    1. Lord, master.
      1. Reference to men.
        1. Superintendent of household, of affairs.
        2. Master.
        3. King.
      2. Reference to God.
        1. The Lord God.
        2. Lord of the whole earth.
    2. Lords, kings.
      1. Reference to men.
        1. Proprietor of hill of Samaria.
        2. Master.
        3. Husband.
        4. Prophet.
        5. Governor.
        6. Prince.
        7. King.
      2. Reference to God.
        1. Lord of lords.
    3. My lord, my master.
      1. Reference to men.
        1. Master.
        2. Husband.
        3. Prophet.
        4. Prince.
        5. King.
        6. Father.
        7. Moses.
        8. Priest.
        9. Theophanic angel.
        10. Captain.
        11. General recognition of superiority.
      2. Reference to God.
        1. My Lord, my Lord and my God.
        2. Adonai (parallel with Jehovah).

Derived terms: Or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule).

Comments: Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'.

Pronunciation:

  1. Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: ʔɔːˈd̪on̪
  2. Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ʔɑːˈdo̞wn
  3. Transliteration: ʾādôn
  4. Biblical Pronunciation: aw-DONE
  5. Modern Pronunciation: ah-DONE


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