The meaning of “עָנֵר”

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

H6063

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עָנֵר

Phoneticaw-nare'

TransliterationʻÂnêr

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably for נַעַר Aner. - § Aner = "boy" - Aner, a Amorite, also a place in Palestine n pr m 1) one of the Amorite chiefs who aided Abraham in the pursuit of the 4 invading kings n pr loc 2) a Levitical city west of the Jordan in Manasseh allotted to the Kohathite Levites

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 14:13	“And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.”
Genesis 14:24	“Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion. ”
1 Chronicles 6:70	“And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, and Bileam with her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of the sons of Kohath.”

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Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis2

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עָנֵר' deepen your understanding of Genesis 14:13?

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