The meaning of “הֵנָּה”
Understanding hênnâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
here, hither(-to), now, on this (that) side, [phrase] since, this (that) way, thitherward, [phrase] thus far, to...fro, ...
הֵנָּה
here, hither(-to), now, on this (that) side, [phrase] since, this (that) way, thitherward, [phrase] thus far, to...fro, [phrase] yet. - hither or thither (but used both of place and time) 1) here, there, now, hither
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 21:29 | “And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?” Word: הֵנָּה (hênnâh) | |
| Numbers 14:19 | “Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.” Word: הֵנָּה (hênnâh) | |
| Joshua 8:20 | “And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers.” Word: הֵנָּה (hênnâh) | |
| Judges 16:13 | “And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.” Word: הֵנָּה (hênnâh) | |
| 2 Kings 8:7 | “And Elisha came to Damascus; and Ben–hadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.” Word: הֵנָּה (hênnâh) |
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