Strong's Lexicon Anah: To answer, respond, testify, speak, sing, shout Original Word: עֲנָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι - apokrinomai): To answer, reply - G5274 (ὑποκρίνομαι - hupokrinomai): To answer, to act a part, to pretend 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 or shouting in response to a situation. The word conveys the idea of a verbal or vocal reaction to an external stimulus, often implying a dialogue or interaction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, communication and oral tradition were vital. The act of responding or answering was not just about providing information but was often a part of maintaining relationships, settling disputes, and participating in communal worship. The ability to answer wisely and appropriately was highly valued, reflecting one's understanding and wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anah Definition two Horites NASB Translation Anah (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲנָה12 proper name, masculine Horites: — 1 Genesis 36:2 (read הַחֹרִי for הַחִוִּי see Di) Genesis 36:14; Genesis 36:18; Genesis 36:20; Genesis 36:25; Genesis 36:25; Genesis 36:29 = 1 Chronicles 1:38,41. 2 ('nephew' of 1) Genesis 36:24 (twice in verse) = 1 Chronicles 1:40. — Ανα, Α(ι)να(ν) (compare proper name, masculine ען, Safa, HalJAs 7, x, 374). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Anah Probably from anah; an answer; Anah, the name of two Edomites and one Edomitess -- Anah. see HEBREW anah Forms and Transliterations וַֽעֲנָ֑ה וַעֲנָ֑ה וַעֲנָֽה׃ וענה וענה׃ עֲנָ֔ה עֲנָ֖ה עֲנָ֗ה עֲנָ֛ה עֲנָֽה׃ ענה ענה׃ ‘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 Genesis 36:2 HEB: אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙ בַּת־ עֲנָ֔ה בַּת־ צִבְע֖וֹן NAS: the daughter of Anah and the granddaughter KJV: the daughter of Anah the daughter INT: and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah and the granddaughter of Zibeon Genesis 36:14 Genesis 36:18 Genesis 36:20 Genesis 36:24 Genesis 36:24 Genesis 36:25 Genesis 36:25 Genesis 36:29 1 Chronicles 1:38 1 Chronicles 1:40 1 Chronicles 1:41 12 Occurrences |
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