Strong's Lexicon Anan: Cloud Original Word: עָנָן Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנַן (anan), which means "to cover" or "to cloud over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3507 (νεφέλη, nephele): Often used in the New Testament to describe clouds, particularly in eschatological contexts, such as the return of Christ (e.g., Matthew 24:30). Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Anan" primarily refers to a cloud. It is often used to describe the physical clouds in the sky, but it also carries significant symbolic and theological meanings. Clouds are frequently associated with the presence and glory of God, serving as a medium through which God reveals Himself to His people. They can symbolize divine guidance, protection, and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, clouds were often seen as manifestations of divine presence. In the biblical narrative, clouds are particularly significant in the context of theophanies, where God appears to humans. For the Israelites, clouds represented God's guidance and protection during their wilderness journey, as seen in the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anan Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Anan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָנָן proper name, masculine Nehemiah 10:27, Ηναμ, Η(ι)ναν (compare proper name, masculineSabean ענן SabDenkm30; Palmyrene ענני). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Anan The same as anan; cloud; Anan, an Israelite -- Anan. see HEBREW anan Forms and Transliterations עָנָֽן׃ ענן׃ ‘ā·nān ‘ānān aNanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:26 HEB: וַאֲחִיָּ֥ה חָנָ֖ן עָנָֽן׃ NAS: Ahiah, Hanan, Anan, KJV: And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, INT: Ahiah Hanan Anan |
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