The meaning of “אֲנַחְנָה”
Understanding ʼănachnâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or אֲנַחְנָה ʼănachnâh (an-akh-naw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to אֲנַחְנוּ we. - we 1) we (first pers. pl.)
אֲנַחְנָה
(Aramaic) or אֲנַחְנָה ʼănachnâh (an-akh-naw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to אֲנַחְנוּ we. - we 1) we (first pers. pl.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:16 | “We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.” Word: אֲנַחְנָה (ʼănachnâʼ) | |
| Ezra 5:11 | “And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.” Word: אֲנַחְנָה (ʼănachnâʼ) | |
| Daniel 3:16 | “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.” Word: אֲנַחְנָה (ʼănachnâʼ) | |
| Daniel 3:17 | “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.” Word: אֲנַחְנָה (ʼănachnâʼ) |