Strong's Lexicon anan: To practice soothsaying, to conjure, to observe times Original Word: עֲנַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5331 (φαρμακεία, pharmakeia) - often translated as "sorcery" or "witchcraft" - G3097 (μαγεία, mageia) - translated as "magic" or "sorcery" Usage: The Hebrew verb "anan" primarily refers to the act of practicing soothsaying or divination. It is often associated with the forbidden practices of attempting to predict the future or gain secret knowledge through supernatural means. In the biblical context, this term is used to describe activities that are contrary to the worship and reliance on the one true God, as they involve seeking guidance from sources other than God Himself. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, divination and soothsaying were common practices used to discern the will of the gods or predict future events. These practices often involved rituals, omens, and the interpretation of signs. However, the Hebrew Bible consistently condemns such practices, emphasizing that the Israelites were to seek guidance solely from Yahweh. The prohibition against soothsaying is part of a broader biblical mandate to avoid idolatry and maintain exclusive devotion to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to anan Definition a cloud NASB Translation clouds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֲנָן K§ 57 a) α)] noun [masculine] cloud (see Biblical Hebrew I. ענן); — plural construct עֲנָנֵי שְׁמַיָּא Daniel 7:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cloud (Aramaic) corresponding to anan -- cloud. see HEBREW anan Forms and Transliterations עֲנָנֵ֣י ענני ‘ă·nā·nê ‘ănānê anaNeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:13 HEB: וַאֲרוּ֙ עִם־ עֲנָנֵ֣י שְׁמַיָּ֔א כְּבַ֥ר NAS: And behold, with the clouds of heaven KJV: with the clouds of heaven, INT: and behold with the clouds of heaven A Son 1 Occurrence |
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