Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תַּעֲנִית”
Understanding taʻănîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
heaviness. - affliction (of self), i.e. fasting 1) humiliation (by fasting), ascetic practice of fasting
H8589
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תַּעֲנִית
Phonetictah-an-eeth'
Transliterationtaʻănîyth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
heaviness. - affliction (of self), i.e. fasting 1) humiliation (by fasting), ascetic practice of fasting
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 9:5 | “And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the Lord my God,” Word: תַּעֲנִית (taʻănîyth) |