The meaning of “אָנַח”
Understanding ʼânach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
groan, mourn, sigh. - to sigh 1) (Niphal) sigh, groan (in pain or grief), gasp 1a) moan (of cattle)
אָנַח
groan, mourn, sigh. - to sigh 1) (Niphal) sigh, groan (in pain or grief), gasp 1a) moan (of cattle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 2:23 | “And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.” Word: אָנַח (ʼânach) | |
| Proverbs 29:2 | “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” Word: אָנַח (ʼânach) | |
| Isaiah 24:7 | “The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh.” Word: אָנַח (ʼânach) | |
| Lamentations 1:11 | “All her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their pleasant things for meat to relieve the soul: see, O Lord, and consider; for I am become vile.” Word: אָנַח (ʼânach) | |
| Ezekiel 21:6 | “Sigh therefore, thou son of man, with the breaking of thy loins; and with bitterness sigh before their eyes.” Word: אָנַח (ʼânach) |
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