Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תַּאֲנִיָּה”
Understanding taʼănîyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
heaviness, mourning. - lamentation 1) mourning, grieving
H8386
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תַּאֲנִיָּה
Phonetictah-an-ee-yaw'
Transliterationtaʼănîyâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
heaviness, mourning. - lamentation 1) mourning, grieving
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 29:2 | “Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow: and it shall be unto me as Ariel.” Word: תַּאֲנִיָּה (taʼănîyâh) | |
| Lamentations 2:5 | “The Lord was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath swallowed up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased in the daughter of Judah mourning and lamentation.” Word: תַּאֲנִיָּה (taʼănîyâh) |