The meaning of “גָּנַן”
Understanding gânan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
defend. - to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect 1) to defend, cover, surround 1a) (Qal) to defend 1b) (Hiphil) to def...
גָּנַן
defend. - to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect 1) to defend, cover, surround 1a) (Qal) to defend 1b) (Hiphil) to defend
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 20:6 | “And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.” Word: גָּנַן (gânan) | |
| Isaiah 37:35 | “For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.” Word: גָּנַן (gânan) | |
| Zechariah 12:8 | “In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the Lord before them.” Word: גָּנַן (gânan) |