Berean Strong's Lexicon anah: To answer, respond, testify, speak, sing Original Word: עָנָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G611: ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrinomai) - to answer - G5274: ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrinomai) - to reply, to answer Usage: The Hebrew verb "anah" primarily means "to answer" or "to respond." It is used in various contexts, including responding to a question, giving a testimony, or even singing. The word can imply a verbal response or a more profound, reflective answer to a situation or divine call. It is often used in the context of communication between God and humans, as well as interpersonal communication. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, communication was a vital part of community life and religious practice. The act of answering or responding was not merely about exchanging information but was often seen as a moral and spiritual duty. In the context of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, responding to God’s call or commandments was a sign of obedience and faithfulness. The use of "anah" in legal and worship settings underscores the importance of truthful and heartfelt communication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ani Definition I NASB Translation myself (1), personally (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲנָא Daniel 2:8; Ezra 6:12; Ezra 7:21 in common editions: see אֲנָה below אֲנָה pronoun 1 singular I (= Hebrew אֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaic אנךְ (Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataean נח . . . (Lzb221); ᵑ7 אנא, Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance I, as for me (Aramaic) or.anah (Aramaic) {an-aw'}; corresponding to 'aniy; I -- I, as for me. see HEBREW 'aniy Forms and Transliterations אֲנָ֔ה אֲנָ֖ה אֲנָ֞ה אֲנָ֣ה אֲנָ֤ה אֲנָ֥ה אֲנָ֨ה אֲנָה֙ אנה וַאֲנָ֗ה וַאֲנָה֙ ואנה ’ă·nāh ’ănāh aNah vaaNah wa’ănāh wa·’ă·nāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:12 HEB: דִּ֣י בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם אֲנָ֤ה דָרְיָ֙וֶשׁ֙ שָׂ֣מֶת KJV: which [is] at Jerusalem. I Darius INT: who Jerusalem I Darius have issued Ezra 7:21 Daniel 2:8 Daniel 2:23 Daniel 2:30 Daniel 3:25 Daniel 4:4 Daniel 4:7 Daniel 4:9 Daniel 4:18 Daniel 4:30 Daniel 4:34 Daniel 4:37 Daniel 5:16 Daniel 7:15 Daniel 7:28 16 Occurrences |
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