Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַעֲנֶה”
Understanding maʻăneh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
answer, [idiom] himself. - a reply (favorable or contradictory) 1) answer, response 2) (TWOT) place for task
H4617
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַעֲנֶה
Phoneticmah-an-eh'
Transliterationmaʻăneh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
answer, [idiom] himself. - a reply (favorable or contradictory) 1) answer, response 2) (TWOT) place for task
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 32:5 | “When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.” Word: מַעֲנֶה (maʻăneh) | |
| Proverbs 16:1 | “The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.” Word: מַעֲנֶה (maʻăneh) | |
| Micah 3:7 | “Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God.” Word: מַעֲנֶה (maʻăneh) |