Lexical Summary anad: To bind, to tie Original Word: עָנַד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bind, tie A primitive root; to lace fast -- bind, tie. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bind (around or upon) NASB Translation bind (1), tie (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָנַד] verb bind around, upon (compare Arabic  turn aside from way; Syriac  defecit, defuit; compare also עִמָּדִי (for עִמִּי)); — Qal Imperfect1singular לִי אֶעֶנְרֶנּוּ Job 31:36 (object garland, in figure); Imperative suffix עָנְדֵם Proverbs 6:21 (figurative; "" קָשַׁר). Topical Lexicon Overview of the Biblical ImageAlthough occurring only twice in the Old Testament, עָנַד conveys a vivid picture: something purposefully fastened in a conspicuous place—usually the neck or shoulders—as an emblem of honor, loyalty, or continual remembrance. Both contexts underscore intentional attachment, not casual adornment. Occurrences and Immediate Contexts • Job 31:36 — Job, defending his integrity, says of any indictment against him, “I would carry it on my shoulder; I would bind it on me like a crown” (Berean Standard Bible). The verb highlights a resolve to face accusations openly, elevating them to a visible “crown.” • Proverbs 6:21 — Parental instruction and commandment are to be “bound always on your heart” and “fastened around your neck” (Berean Standard Bible). The imagery exhorts the disciple to keep godly wisdom ever-present, both inwardly (heart) and outwardly (neck). Cultural Background of Binding and Ornaments In the Ancient Near East, necklaces, wreaths, and diadems served more than decorative purposes—they signified loyalty, covenant, or royal status. To “bind” an object to the neck or shoulders publicly announced allegiance or identity. Thus, the verb invites the reader to picture an unmistakable sign worn where all could see. Theological Significance 1. Visible Ownership: Fastening truth or indictment to oneself demonstrates submission to God’s verdict (Job 31:36) or to God’s wisdom (Proverbs 6:21). Practical Ministry Implications • Teaching: Encourage believers to make Scripture memorization and visible reminders (journals, plaques, smartphone verses) modern equivalents of binding wisdom around the neck. • Counseling: When confronting guilt, Job 31:36 models honest ownership—facing charges transparently rather than hiding them—while trusting God for justification. • Family Discipleship: Proverbs 6:21 calls parents to impart commandments so palpably that children “carry” them into every environment. Christological Foreshadowing Job’s willingness to bear a legal document anticipates Christ, who “canceled the record of debt… nailing it to the cross” (Colossians 2:14). Where Job would wear accusation, Jesus bore it and removed it, crowning His followers with righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8). Key Scripture Index Forms and Transliterations אֶֽעֶנְדֶ֖נּוּ אענדנו עָ֝נְדֵ֗ם ענדם ‘ā·nə·ḏêm ‘ānəḏêm ’e‘enḏennū ’e·‘en·ḏen·nū aneDem eenDennuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 31:36 HEB: שִׁ֭כְמִי אֶשָּׂאֶ֑נּוּ אֶֽעֶנְדֶ֖נּוּ עֲטָר֣וֹת לִֽי׃ NAS: it on my shoulder, I would bind it to myself like a crown. KJV: it upon my shoulder, [and] bind it [as] a crown INT: my shoulder carry bind A crown Proverbs 6:21 2 Occurrences |
    |