The meaning of “עָנַג”
Understanding ʻânag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
delicate(-ness), (have) delight (self), sport self. - to be soft or pliable, i.e. (figuratively) effeminate or luxurious...
עָנַג
delicate(-ness), (have) delight (self), sport self. - to be soft or pliable, i.e. (figuratively) effeminate or luxurious 1) to be soft, be delicate, be dainty 1a) (Pual) to be delicate 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to be of dainty habit, be pampered 1b2) to be happy about, take exquisite delight 1b3) to make merry over, make sport of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:56 | “The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not adventure to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her daughter,” Word: עָנַג (ʻânag) | |
| Job 27:10 | “Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?” Word: עָנַג (ʻânag) | |
| Psalms 37:11 | “But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Word: עָנַג (ʻânag) | |
| Isaiah 58:14 | “Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. ” Word: עָנַג (ʻânag) | |
| Jeremiah 6:2 | “I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.” Word: עָנַג (ʻânag) |
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