◄ 5886. En Tannim ►
Strong's Lexicon
En Tannim: En Tannim

Original Word: עֵין תַּנִּים
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: `Eyn Tanniym
Pronunciation: ān tah-NEEM
Phonetic Spelling: (ane tan-neem')
Definition: En Tannim
Meaning: En-Tannim

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: עֵין (en) meaning "spring" or "fountain" and תַּנִּים (tannim) meaning "jackals" or "dragons."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for En Tannim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of springs or fountains can be related to Greek words like πηγή (pēgē), meaning "spring" or "fountain."

Usage: En Tannim is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, which translates to "Spring of the Jackals" or "Fountain of the Dragons." It is a location mentioned in the context of territorial boundaries.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, springs and fountains were vital sources of water, often serving as landmarks for territorial boundaries. The name "En Tannim" suggests a place where jackals, creatures often associated with desolation and wilderness, were commonly found. This reflects the arid and rugged terrain of the region, which was typical of many parts of ancient Israel.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from ayin and tannin
Definition
"spring of dragons," a place near Jer.
NASB Translation
Dragon's Well (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dragon well

From ayin and the plural of tan; fountain of jackals; En-Tannim, a pool near Jerusalem -- dragon well.

see HEBREW ayin

see HEBREW tan

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