Word Study

The meaning of יַעֲנַי

Understanding Yaʻănay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3285
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יַעֲנַי

Phoneticyah-an-ah'ee
TransliterationYaʻănay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jaanai. - § Jaanai = "whom Jehovah answers" - Jaanai, an Israelite 1) a chief man in the tribe of Gad

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 5:12

Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יַעֲנַי' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 5:12?