Berean Strong's Lexicon anah: To answer, respond, testify, speak, sing Original Word: עָנָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι - apokrinomai): To answer, reply - G5274 (ὑποκρίνομαι - hupokrinomai): To answer, to act a part, to pretend Usage: The Hebrew verb "anah" primarily means "to answer" or "to respond." It is used in various contexts, including responding to a question, giving a testimony, or even singing. The word conveys the idea of a verbal response or communication, often in a formal or significant context. It can also imply a sense of humility or submission when responding to a higher authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, verbal communication was a primary means of conveying information, making decisions, and establishing relationships. The act of answering or responding was not merely about providing information but was often seen as a reflection of one's character and understanding. In a legal or covenantal context, "anah" could imply giving a testimony or making a solemn declaration. Singing, as a form of response, was also an integral part of worship and communal gatherings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee anay. Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֲנָי K§ 57 a) β) Str, or עֲנֵה compare Buhl, M] adjective poor, needy; — plural absolute עֲנָי֑ן (Bear Gi Kl.c.), or עֲנָ֑יִן (van d. H. Buhl M77*; compare D§ 39, 1) as noun Daniel 4:24 the poor. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance poor (Aramaic) corresponding to anah -- poor. see HEBREW anah Forms and Transliterations עֲנָ֑יִן ענין ‘ă·nā·yin ‘ănāyin aNayinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:27 HEB: וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ בְּמִחַ֣ן עֲנָ֑יִן הֵ֛ן תֶּהֱוֵ֥א KJV: by shewing mercy to the poor; if INT: your iniquities showing to the poor case may be 1 Occurrence |