Lexicon Anan: Cloud Original Word: עָנָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Anan The same as anan; cloud; Anan, an Israelite -- Anan. see HEBREW anan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anan Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Anan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָנָן proper name, masculine Nehemiah 10:27, Ηναμ, Η(ι)ναν (compare proper name, masculineSabean ענן SabDenkm30; Palmyrene ענני). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָנַן (anan), which means "to cover" or "to cloud."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name עָנָן (Anan) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of sealing a covenant or agreement is present in the Greek New Testament, often using terms like σφραγίζω (sphragizo • G4972) for "to seal." Usage: The name Anan appears in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community in the Book of Nehemiah. Context: • Anan is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the people who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10:26. This indicates that Anan was part of the community that recommitted to following the Law of Moses after the return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the city and the temple. The mention of Anan in this context highlights the importance of community leaders and representatives in the restoration of religious and social order in post-exilic Judah. The act of sealing the covenant was a significant religious and communal event, symbolizing a renewed dedication to the covenantal relationship with God. Forms and Transliterations עָנָֽן׃ ענן׃ ‘ā·nān ‘ānān aNanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:26 HEB: וַאֲחִיָּ֥ה חָנָ֖ן עָנָֽן׃ NAS: Ahiah, Hanan, Anan, KJV: And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, INT: Ahiah Hanan Anan |
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