Strong's Lexicon Yaanay: Yaanay Original Word: יַעֲנַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָנָה (anah), meaning "to answer" or "to respond." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Yaanay, as it is a specific proper noun. However, Greek genealogical records in the New Testament, such as those in the Gospels, serve a similar purpose in tracing lineage. Usage: The name Yaanay is a proper noun used to identify a specific individual in the Hebrew Bible. It is not a common name and appears in genealogical contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, divine encounters, or familial hopes. The root עָנָה (anah) suggests a connection to communication or response, which may imply a person who is responsive or answers to God or others. Names were an integral part of identity and heritage, often passed down through generations to preserve family lineage and history. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anah Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Janai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יעני proper name see below ענה. יְעֹעֵ֫רוּ Isaiah 15:5 see I. [עוּר] Pilpel. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jaanai From the same as ya'en; responsive; Jaanai, an Israelite -- Jaanai. see HEBREW ya'en Forms and Transliterations וְיַעְנַ֥י ויעני veyaNai wə·ya‘·nay wəya‘nayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:12 HEB: וְשָׁפָ֖ם הַמִּשְׁנֶ֑ה וְיַעְנַ֥י וְשָׁפָ֖ט בַּבָּשָֽׁן׃ NAS: the second, then Janai and Shaphat KJV: the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat INT: and Shapham the second Janai and Shaphat Bashan 1 Occurrence |
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