און

אונ [∞] lawlessness, virility

Let's delve into how the meanings of Aleph (א) and Nun (נ)—when compared and contrasted—help derive the dual meaning of אונ as "lawlessness" or "virility." Breakdown of the Letters:

Aleph (א):

Symbolizes God, oneness, authority, or divine strength.

As the first letter, it often represents the source, order, or control stemming from divine authority.

Nun (נ):

Represents humility, faithfulness, or submission, but also carries an aspect of falling or degeneracy (e.g., in the final Nun ן, which extends downward).

It can signify potential or seed, tying it to reproduction or virility.

Vav (ו) (the middle letter):

Acts as the connector or bridge, suggesting a relationship or transition between the first and last letters.

Interpreting the Meaning of "Lawlessness":

Aleph (א), as a symbol of divine authority and order, represents the ideal of submission to God's law.

Nun (נ), with its associations of humility or falling, can represent the rejection of divine authority (a "fall" from the ideal), leading to lawlessness.

The Vav (ו), connecting Aleph and Nun, shows a transition or bridge between divine order (Aleph) and rejection or degeneracy (Nun). This transition creates the tension between the ideal (Aleph) and its abandonment (Nun).

Thus, אונ as "lawlessness" reflects a rejection of divine order (Aleph), resulting in a fallen state (Nun). The Vav represents the process of turning aside or disconnecting from God’s authority, leading to lawlessness. Interpreting the Meaning of "Virility":

Aleph (א), as the source, also symbolizes strength or life-giving power.

Nun (נ), associated with seed and reproduction, represents potential for life or procreative power.

The Vav (ו) as a connector emphasizes the flow or transmission of life and strength from the divine source (Aleph) into earthly expression (Nun).

Here, אונ as "virility" reflects the channeling of divine strength (Aleph) into reproductive potential (Nun), connected through the Vav. The Contrast:

The same word, אונ, can symbolize lawlessness (a turning away from divine authority) or virility (a channeling of divine strength), depending on whether the connection between Aleph and Nun (via Vav) is maintained in alignment with God’s order.

If the connection is broken or misused, it leads to lawlessness. If it is preserved, it leads to virility as a life-giving power.

This duality beautifully illustrates the tension between alignment with or rejection of divine order.