Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָנָק”
Understanding ʻânâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chain. - a necklace (as if strangling) 1) necklace, neck-pendant 2) (TWOT) neck
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָנָק
Phoneticaw-nawk'
Transliterationʻânâq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chain. - a necklace (as if strangling) 1) necklace, neck-pendant 2) (TWOT) neck
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 8:26 | “And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels’ necks.” Word: עָנָק (ʻânâq) | |
| Proverbs 1:9 | “For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.” Word: עָנָק (ʻânâq) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:9 | “Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.” Word: עָנָק (ʻânâq) |