599. anaph

Lexicon

anaph: To be angry, to be enraged

Original Word: אָנַף
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: anaph
Pronunciation: ah-NAHF
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-naf')
Definition: To be angry, to be enraged
Meaning: to breathe hard, be enraged

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be angry displeased

A primitive root; to breathe hard, i.e. Be enraged -- be angry (displeased).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be angry
NASB Translation
angry (12), become angry (1), been angry (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אָנֵף, אָנַף] verb (breathe, snort) be angry (MI id., compare Arabic Assyrian etc. in derivatives) **in Hebrew, verb denominative from אַף. —

Qal Perfect אָנַפְתָּ Psalm 60:3, etc.; Impefect יֶאֱנַף Psalm 2:12, etc.; — be angry, of ׳י; usually followed by בְּ 1 Kings 8:46 2Chronicles 6:36; Isaiah 12:1; Psalm 85:6; Ezra 9:14; absolute Psalm 60:3; Psalm 79:5; compare also Psalm 2:12.

Hithpa`el id. always followed by בְּ & always of ׳י, Perfect הִתְאַנַּף Deuteronomy 1:37; Deuteronomy 4:21; Deuteronomy 9:20; Imperfect וַיִּתְאַנַּף Deuteronomy 9:8; 1 Kings 11:9; 2 Kings 17:18.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G482 (ἀνέχομαι, anechomai), which means to endure or bear with. While not a direct translation of the Hebrew concept of anger, it reflects the endurance or bearing of emotions, which can be related to the management of anger or frustration.

Usage: The verb אָנַף (anaph) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of anger or wrath, often attributed to God or individuals who are deeply agitated or provoked.

Context: The Hebrew verb אָנַף (anaph) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of breathing hard due to anger, akin to the flaring of nostrils when one is enraged. This term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures to describe both human and divine anger. It is often associated with intense emotional responses and is frequently used in the context of divine judgment or displeasure.

In the Old Testament, the term appears in several passages, illustrating the intensity of anger. For example, in Deuteronomy 1:37, Moses recounts how the LORD was angry with him on account of the people's rebellion: "The LORD was also angry with me for your sake, saying, 'You too shall not enter there.'" (BSB). This usage underscores the seriousness of divine anger in response to disobedience.

The verb is also used in poetic and prophetic literature to describe the wrath of God against nations or individuals who have acted wickedly. In Isaiah 12:1, the prophet speaks of a future time when God's anger will turn away: "In that day you will say: 'I will give thanks to You, O LORD, for though You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.'" (BSB). This passage highlights the transformative power of divine forgiveness and reconciliation.

The concept of anger in the Hebrew Bible is multifaceted, often reflecting a just and righteous response to sin and injustice. The use of אָנַף (anaph) emphasizes the intensity and seriousness of such anger, whether it is human or divine.

Forms and Transliterations

אָ֝נַ֗פְתָּ אָנַ֖פְתָּ אנפת הִתְאַנֶּף־ הִתְאַנַּ֣ף הִתְאַנַּ֧ף התאנף התאנף־ וְאָנַפְתָּ֣ וַיִּתְאַנַּ֥ף וַיִּתְאַנַּ֧ף וַיִּתְאַנַּ֨ף ואנפת ויתאנף יֶאֱנַ֤ף ׀ יאנף תֶּֽאֱנַף־ תֶּאֱנַ֣ף תֶֽאֱנַף־ תאנף תאנף־ ’ā·nap̄·tā ’ānap̄tā aNafta hiṯ’annap̄ hiṯ’annep̄- hiṯ·’an·nap̄ hiṯ·’an·nep̄- hitanNaf hitannef te’ĕnap̄ te’ĕnap̄- ṯe’ĕnap̄- te·’ĕ·nap̄ te·’ĕ·nap̄- ṯe·’ĕ·nap̄- teenaf vaiyitanNaf veanafTa way·yiṯ·’an·nap̄ wayyiṯ’annap̄ wə’ānap̄tā wə·’ā·nap̄·tā ye’ĕnap̄ ye·’ĕ·nap̄ yeeNaf

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 1:37
HEB: גַּם־ בִּי֙ הִתְאַנַּ֣ף יְהוָ֔ה בִּגְלַלְכֶ֖ם
NAS: The LORD was angry with me also
KJV: Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes,
INT: also was angry the LORD your account

Deuteronomy 4:21
HEB: וַֽיהוָ֥ה הִתְאַנֶּף־ בִּ֖י עַל־
NAS: Now the LORD was angry with me on your account,
KJV: Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes,
INT: now the LORD was angry with your sakes

Deuteronomy 9:8
HEB: אֶת־ יְהוָ֑ה וַיִּתְאַנַּ֧ף יְהוָ֛ה בָּכֶ֖ם
NAS: and the LORD was so angry with you that He would have destroyed
KJV: so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed
INT: provoked the LORD angry and the LORD have destroyed

Deuteronomy 9:20
HEB: וּֽבְאַהֲרֹ֗ן הִתְאַנַּ֧ף יְהוָ֛ה מְאֹ֖ד
NAS: The LORD was angry enough with Aaron
KJV: was very angry with Aaron
INT: Aaron was angry the LORD enough

1 Kings 8:46
HEB: לֹא־ יֶחֱטָ֔א וְאָנַפְתָּ֣ בָ֔ם וּנְתַתָּ֖ם
NAS: does not sin) and You are angry with them and deliver
KJV: that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver
INT: not sin and thou be angry and deliver unto

1 Kings 11:9
HEB: וַיִּתְאַנַּ֥ף יְהוָ֖ה בִּשְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
NAS: Now the LORD was angry with Solomon
KJV: And the LORD was angry with Solomon,
INT: was angry now the LORD Solomon

2 Kings 17:18
HEB: וַיִּתְאַנַּ֨ף יְהוָ֤ה מְאֹד֙
NAS: was very angry with Israel
KJV: was very angry with Israel,
INT: angry the LORD was very

2 Chronicles 6:36
HEB: לֹא־ יֶחֱטָ֔א וְאָנַפְתָּ֣ בָ֔ם וּנְתַתָּ֖ם
NAS: does not sin) and You are angry with them and deliver
KJV: which sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver
INT: not sin and thou be angry and deliver before

Ezra 9:14
HEB: הָאֵ֑לֶּה הֲל֤וֹא תֶֽאֱנַף־ בָּ֙נוּ֙ עַד־
NAS: abominations? Would You not be angry with us to the point
KJV: of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed
INT: these not be angry to the point of destruction

Psalm 2:12
HEB: בַ֡ר פֶּן־ יֶאֱנַ֤ף ׀ וְתֹ֬אבְדוּ דֶ֗רֶךְ
NAS: to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish
KJV: the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish
INT: to the Son not become perish the way

Psalm 60:1
HEB: זְנַחְתָּ֣נוּ פְרַצְתָּ֑נוּ אָ֝נַ֗פְתָּ תְּשׁ֣וֹבֵ֥ב לָֽנוּ׃
NAS: us. You have broken us; You have been angry; O, restore
KJV: thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
INT: have rejected have broken have been restore

Psalm 79:5
HEB: מָ֣ה יְ֭הוָה תֶּאֱנַ֣ף לָנֶ֑צַח תִּבְעַ֥ר
NAS: O LORD? Will You be angry forever?
KJV: How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever?
INT: How Jehovah be angry alway burn

Psalm 85:5
HEB: הַלְעוֹלָ֥ם תֶּֽאֱנַף־ בָּ֑נוּ תִּמְשֹׁ֥ךְ
NAS: Will You be angry with us forever?
KJV: Wilt thou be angry with us for ever?
INT: alway will You be angry continue your anger

Isaiah 12:1
HEB: יְהוָ֔ה כִּ֥י אָנַ֖פְתָּ בִּ֑י יָשֹׁ֥ב
NAS: to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger
KJV: I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger
INT: LORD for were angry is turned your anger

14 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 599
14 Occurrences

’ā·nap̄·tā — 2 Occ.
hiṯ·’an·nap̄ — 2 Occ.
hiṯ·’an·nep̄- — 1 Occ.
ṯe·’ĕ·nap̄- — 3 Occ.
way·yiṯ·’an·nap̄ — 3 Occ.
wə·’ā·nap̄·tā — 2 Occ.
ye·’ĕ·nap̄ — 1 Occ.