Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֲנָיָה”
Understanding ʻĂnâyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Anaiah. - § Anaiah = "Jehovah has answered" - Anajah, the name of two Israelites 1) a priest who helped Ezra and signed ...
H6043
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֲנָיָה
Phonetican-aw-yaw'
TransliterationʻĂnâyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Anaiah. - § Anaiah = "Jehovah has answered" - Anajah, the name of two Israelites 1) a priest who helped Ezra and signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 8:4 | “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.” Word: עֲנָיָה (ʻĂnâyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:22 | “Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,” Word: עֲנָיָה (ʻĂnâyâh) |