The meaning of “עָנַן”
Understanding ʻânan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] bring, enchanter, Meonemin, observe(-r of) times, soothsayer, sorcerer. - figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. pr...
עָנַן
[idiom] bring, enchanter, Meonemin, observe(-r of) times, soothsayer, sorcerer. - figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. practise magic 1) (Piel) to make appear, produce, bring (clouds) 2) (Poel) to practise soothsaying, conjure 2a) to observe times, practice soothsaying or spiritism or magic or augury or witchcraft 2b) soothsayer, enchanter, sorceress, diviner, fortuneteller, barbarian, Meonenim (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 9:14 | “And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:” Word: עָנַן (ʻânan) | |
| Leviticus 19:26 | “Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.” Word: עָנַן (ʻânan) | |
| Deuteronomy 18:14 | “For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.” Word: עָנַן (ʻânan) | |
| Judges 9:37 | “And Gaal spake again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.” Word: עָנַן (ʻânan) | |
| 2 Kings 21:6 | “And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.” Word: עָנַן (ʻânan) |
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