The meaning of “תַּאֲנָה”
Understanding taʼănâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or תֹּאֲנָה tôʼănâh (to-an-aw'); from אָנָה occasion. - an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose 1) occasion, time of he...
תַּאֲנָה
or תֹּאֲנָה tôʼănâh (to-an-aw'); from אָנָה occasion. - an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose 1) occasion, time of heat or oestrous or copulation, sexual drive (of animal) 2) occasion, opportunity (for a quarrel)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 14:4 | “But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the Lord, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.” Word: תַּאֲנָה (taʼănâh) | |
| Jeremiah 2:24 | “A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.” Word: תַּאֲנָה (taʼănâh) |
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