The meaning of “אֲנִי”
Understanding ʼănîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contracted from אָנֹכִי I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. - I 1) I (first pers. sing. -usual...
אֲנִי
contracted from אָנֹכִי I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. - I 1) I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 17:4 | “As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.” Word: אֲנִי (ʼănîy) | |
| Exodus 6:12 | “And Moses spake before the Lord, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?” Word: אֲנִי (ʼănîy) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:24 | “And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid.” Word: אֲנִי (ʼănîy) | |
| 2 Samuel 18:2 | “And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.” Word: אֲנִי (ʼănîy) | |
| Psalms 73:28 | “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. ” Word: אֲנִי (ʼănîy) |