Strong's Lexicon ananah: Cloud Original Word: עֲנָנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָן (anan), meaning "cloud." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3507 (nephos): Cloud, used in the New Testament to describe clouds in the sky or metaphorically, such as in Hebrews 12:1, "a great cloud of witnesses." - G3509 (nephele): Cloud, often used in the context of divine presence, as in the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:5). Usage: The term "ananah" refers to a cloud, often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a physical cloud in the sky. It can also symbolize the presence and glory of God, as clouds frequently accompany divine manifestations. The imagery of clouds is used to convey God's majesty, mystery, and the covering or veiling of His presence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, clouds were often associated with divine presence and activity. In the Hebrew Bible, clouds are significant in theophanies, where God reveals Himself to His people. For example, during the Exodus, God led the Israelites by a pillar of cloud by day (Exodus 13:21). Clouds also appear in prophetic literature, symbolizing God's judgment or blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as anan Definition a cloud NASB Translation cloud (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲנָנָה noun feminine cloud (Ges§ 122t) Job 3:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cloud Feminine of anan; cloudiness -- cloud. see HEBREW anan Forms and Transliterations עֲנָנָ֑ה עננה ‘ă·nā·nāh ‘ănānāh anaNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 3:5 HEB: תִּשְׁכָּן־ עָלָ֣יו עֲנָנָ֑ה יְ֝בַעֲתֻ֗הוּ כִּֽמְרִ֥ירֵי NAS: claim it; Let a cloud settle KJV: stain it; let a cloud dwell INT: settle and A cloud terrify the blackness 1 Occurrence |
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