The meaning of “אָן”
Understanding ʼân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or אָנָה ʼânâh (aw-naw'); contracted from אַיִן [phrase] any (no) whither, now, where, whither(-soever). - where? - henc...
אָן
or אָנָה ʼânâh (aw-naw'); contracted from אַיִן [phrase] any (no) whither, now, where, whither(-soever). - where? - hence, whither?, when? - also hither and thither 1) where?, whither? (of place) 2) when?, until when?, how long? (of time)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:30 | “And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?” Word: אָן (ʼân) | |
| 1 Samuel 10:14 | “And Saul’s uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel.” Word: אָן (ʼân) | |
| 1 Kings 2:42 | “And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the Lord, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.” Word: אָן (ʼân) | |
| 2 Kings 6:6 | “And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.” Word: אָן (ʼân) | |
| Job 8:2 | “How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?” Word: אָן (ʼân) |