Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֲנָקִי”
Understanding ʻĂnâqîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
patronymically from עָנָק Anakim. - § Anakims = "long-necked" - an Anakite or descendant of Anak 1) a tribe of giants, d...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֲנָקִי
Phonetican-aw-kee'
TransliterationʻĂnâqîy
Grammar Code
N:N--PG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
patronymically from עָנָק Anakim. - § Anakims = "long-necked" - an Anakite or descendant of Anak 1) a tribe of giants, descendants of Anak, which dwelled in southern Canaan
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 2:11 | “Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.” Word: עֲנָקִי (ʻĂnâqîy) | |
| Joshua 14:12 | “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said.” Word: עֲנָקִי (ʻĂnâqîy) |