The meaning of “עָנָק”
Understanding ʻÂnâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as עָנָק Anak. - § Anak = "neck" - Anak, a Canaanite 1) progenitor of a family, or tribe of the giant people in...
עָנָק
the same as עָנָק Anak. - § Anak = "neck" - Anak, a Canaanite 1) progenitor of a family, or tribe of the giant people in Canaan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 13:28 | “Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.” Word: עָנָק (ʻÂnâq) | |
| Deuteronomy 9:2 | “A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand before the children of Anak!” Word: עָנָק (ʻÂnâq) | |
| Joshua 15:14 | “And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.” Word: עָנָק (ʻÂnâq) | |
| Judges 1:20 | “And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.” Word: עָנָק (ʻÂnâq) |