Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲנָךְ”
Understanding ʼănâk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from an unused root meaning to be narrow plumb-line - according to most a plumb-line, and to others a hook 1) p...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲנָךְ
Phonetican-awk'
Transliterationʼănâk
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from an unused root meaning to be narrow plumb-line - according to most a plumb-line, and to others a hook 1) plummet, plumb, lead-weight
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Amos 7:7 | “Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.” Word: אֲנָךְ (ʼănâk) | |
| Amos 7:8 | “And the Lord said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:” Word: אֲנָךְ (ʼănâk) |