Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ”
Understanding ʻĂnammelek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of foreign origin Anammelech. - § Anammelech = "image of the king" - Anammelek, an Assyrian deity 1) an Assyrian false g...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ
Phonetican-am-meh'-lek
TransliterationʻĂnammelek
Grammar Code
N:N-M-T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of foreign origin Anammelech. - § Anammelech = "image of the king" - Anammelek, an Assyrian deity 1) an Assyrian false god introduced to Israel during the monarchy; worshipped with rites resembling those of Molech; companion god of 'Adrammelech'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 17:31 | “And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.” Word: עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ (ʻĂnammelek) |