Word Study

The meaning of עֲנַנְיָה

Understanding ʻĂnanyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H6055
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עֲנַנְיָה

Phonetican-an-yaw'
TransliterationʻĂnanyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ananiah. - § Ananiah = "Jehovah clouds" - Ananjah, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine n pr m 1) ancestor of Azariah who assisted in rebuilding the city wall in the time of Nehemiah n pr loc 2) a city northwest of Jerusalem to which some Benjamite exiles returned

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 3:23

After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.

Nehemiah 11:32

And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֲנַנְיָה' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 3:23?