The meaning of “אֱנוֹשׁ”
Understanding ʼĕnôwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (ce...
אֱנוֹשׁ
another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ. - a man in general (singly or collectively) 1) man, mortal man, person, mankind 1a) of an individual 1b) men (collective) 1c) man, mankind
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:22 | “And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.” Word: אֱנוֹשׁ (ʼĕnôwsh) | |
| Judges 11:3 | “Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him.” Word: אֱנוֹשׁ (ʼĕnôwsh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:40 | “And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin. ” Word: אֱנוֹשׁ (ʼĕnôwsh) | |
| Proverbs 28:5 | “Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.” Word: אֱנוֹשׁ (ʼĕnôwsh) | |
| Joel 3:9 | “Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up:” Word: אֱנוֹשׁ (ʼĕnôwsh) |
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