Lexicon anan: To practice soothsaying, to conjure, to observe times Original Word: עָנַן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bring, enchanter, observer of times, soothsayer, sorcerer A primitive root; to cover; used only as a denominative from anan, to cloud over; figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. Practise magic -- X bring, enchanter, Meonemin, observe(-r of) times, soothsayer, sorcerer. see HEBREW anan Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָנַן] verb denominative Pi`el Infinitive construct suffix with accusative of congnate meaning with verb עַלהָֿאָרֶץ ׳בְּעַנְנִי ע Genesis 9:14 (P) when I bring clouds, etc. II. [עָנַן] verb Po`. practice soothsaying (probably denominative, but original meaning dubious; connection with I. עָנָן (DeIsaiah 2:6) now Generally abandoned; LöwZMG xxxi (1877), 539 compare עַיִן eye, so WeSkizzen iii. 148 (but see below); RSJPhil xiv (1885), 119 f. compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G459 (ἀνομία, anomia): Lawlessness, iniquity Usage: The verb עָנַן (ʿānan) is used in the context of divination and magic, often referring to practices that are forbidden in the Hebrew Bible. It implies engaging in secretive or deceptive activities, particularly those related to the occult or magical arts. Context: The Hebrew verb עָנַן (ʿānan) appears in the Old Testament in contexts that condemn the practice of divination and magic. This term is associated with activities that are considered abominations, as they involve seeking knowledge or power through means other than God. The practice of עָנַן is often listed among other forbidden practices such as witchcraft, necromancy, and idolatry. For instance, in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, the Israelites are warned against engaging in such practices: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD..." (BSB). The use of עָנַן is seen as a direct challenge to the sovereignty and authority of God, as it seeks to obtain knowledge or influence through illicit means. The term underscores the biblical emphasis on reliance upon God alone for guidance and wisdom, rejecting any form of occult practice. Forms and Transliterations בְּעַֽנְנִ֥י בענני וְעֹֽנְנִ֖ים וְעוֹנֵ֣ן וְעוֹנֵ֤ן וּֽמְעוֹנְנִ֖ים ומעוננים ועונן ועננים מְעֹנְנִ֥ים מְעוֹנְנִֽים׃ מְעוֹנֵ֥ן מעונן מעוננים׃ מעננים עֹֽנְנֵיכֶ֖ם עֹנְנָ֑ה עננה ענניכם תְנַחֲשׁ֖וּ תנחשו ‘ō·nə·nāh ‘ō·nə·nê·ḵem ‘ōnənāh ‘ōnənêḵem bə‘annî bə·‘an·nî beanNi mə‘ōnənîm mə‘ōwnên mə‘ōwnnîm mə·‘ō·nə·nîm mə·‘ō·w·nên mə·‘ō·wn·nîm meoNen meoneNim meonNim oneNah oneneiChem ṯə·na·ḥă·šū tenachaShu ṯənaḥăšū ū·mə·‘ō·wn·nîm ūmə‘ōwnnîm umeonNim veoNen veoneNim wə‘ōnənîm wə‘ōwnên wə·‘ō·nə·nîm wə·‘ō·w·nênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 9:14 HEB: וְהָיָ֕ה בְּעַֽנְנִ֥י עָנָ֖ן עַל־ NAS: It shall come about, when I bring a cloud KJV: And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud INT: shall come bring A cloud over Leviticus 19:26 Deuteronomy 18:10 Deuteronomy 18:14 Judges 9:37 2 Kings 21:6 2 Chronicles 33:6 Isaiah 2:6 Isaiah 57:3 Jeremiah 27:9 Micah 5:12 11 Occurrences |
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nasal twang, hum of insects, whence diviners as crooning; Ew Gerber31of diviner as interpreting hum of insects, whisper of leaves, etc.; WeHeid. 2, 204 now compare 
appear, i. e. dealers in phenomena); — Perfect3masculine singular consecutive וְעוֺנֵן 
