Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עִנְיָן”
Understanding ʻinyân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
business, travail. - ado, i.e. (generally) employment or (specifically) an affair 1) occupation, task, job
H6045
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עִנְיָן
Phoneticin-yawn'
Transliterationʻinyân
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
business, travail. - ado, i.e. (generally) employment or (specifically) an affair 1) occupation, task, job
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 4:8 | “There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.” Word: עִנְיָן (ʻinyân) |
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