Strong's Lexicon maanah: Answer, response Original Word: מַעֲנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָה (anah), which means "to answer" or "to respond." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is ἀπόκρισις (apokrisis), Strong's Greek 612, which also means "answer" or "response." Usage: The term "maanah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote an answer or a response, often in the context of a reply to a question or a statement. It can imply a verbal response or a reaction to a situation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, communication and dialogue were essential aspects of daily life, whether in legal, familial, or religious contexts. The ability to give a proper "maanah" or response was valued, as it reflected one's wisdom, understanding, and social standing. The concept of answering was not only about verbal communication but also about fulfilling obligations and responding to God's call. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anah; place for (doing) a task Definition a field for plowing NASB Translation furrow (1), furrows (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַעֲנָה noun feminine place for task (?), specifically field for ploughing: — plural suffix לְמַעֲנוֺתָם Psalm 129:3 Kt they have extended their ploughing-grounds (Qr מַעֲנִיתָם); singular מַעֲנָה only 1 Samuel 14:14, where text corrupt and meaning dubious see Commentaries מַעֲנִית Psalm 129:3 Qr see foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance furrow From anah, in the sense of depression or tilling; a furrow -- + acre, furrow. see HEBREW anah Forms and Transliterations לְמַעֲנִיתָֽם׃ למעניתם׃ מַעֲנָ֖ה מענה lə·ma·‘ă·nî·ṯām ləma‘ănîṯām lemaaniTam ma‘ănāh ma·‘ă·nāh maaNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 14:14 HEB: אִ֑ישׁ כְּבַחֲצִ֥י מַעֲנָ֖ה צֶ֥מֶד שָׂדֶֽה׃ NAS: within about half a furrow in an acre KJV: within as it were an half acre of land, INT: men half A furrow an acre of land Psalm 129:3 2 Occurrences |
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