Strong's Lexicon ganan: To defend, to cover, to protect Original Word: גָּנַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of protection and defense is "φυλάσσω" (phulassō - Strong's Greek 5442), which means to guard or to keep. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ganan" primarily conveys the idea of defending or protecting. It is often used in the context of God providing protection or covering for His people, akin to a shield or a hedge. This term emphasizes the divine guardianship and the assurance of safety under God's care. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of protection was vital, given the frequent threats from neighboring nations and the harshness of the natural environment. The imagery of God as a protector would resonate deeply with the Israelites, who understood the necessity of divine intervention for survival and prosperity. The term "ganan" reflects the cultural reliance on God as a shield against both physical and spiritual adversaries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cover, surround, defend NASB Translation defend (6), protect (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּנַן] verb cover, surround, defend (Arabic  , Aramaic אַגֵּן (Aph`el), Palmyrene אגן VogPalm.132 ff.) — Qal Perfect וְגַנּוֺתִי Isaiah 37:35 3t.; Infinitive absolute גָּנוֺן Isaiah 31:5 (c. Hiph`il q. v.) — defend, subject always ׳י; object the city Jerusalem with על Isaiah 37:35; Isaiah 38:6 = 2 Kings 20:6; 2 Kings 19:34 with אֶלֿ ("" הוֺשִׁיעַ). Hiph`il Imperfect — or Qal according to BaZMG 1889, 178, who compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance defend A primitive root; to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect -- defend. Forms and Transliterations גָּנ֥וֹן גנון וְגַנּוֹתִ֖י וְגַנּוֹתִ֛י וְגַנּוֹתִי֙ וגנותי יָגֵ֛ן יָגֵ֣ן יָגֵ֤ן יגן gā·nō·wn gaNon gānōwn vegannoTi wə·ḡan·nō·w·ṯî wəḡannōwṯî yā·ḡên yaGen yāḡênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 19:34 HEB: וְגַנּוֹתִ֛י אֶל־ הָעִ֥יר NAS: For I will defend this city KJV: For I will defend this city, to save INT: will defend about city 2 Kings 20:6 Isaiah 31:5 Isaiah 31:5 Isaiah 37:35 Isaiah 38:6 Zechariah 9:15 Zechariah 12:8 8 Occurrences |
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