6053. ananah

Lexicon

ananah: Cloud

Original Word: עֲנָנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: `ananah
Pronunciation: ah-nah-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (an-aw-naw')
Definition: Cloud
Meaning: cloudiness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cloud

Feminine of anan; cloudiness -- cloud.

see HEBREW anan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as anan
Definition
a cloud
NASB Translation
cloud (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֲנָנָה noun feminine cloud (Ges^{§ 122t}) Job 3:5.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנַן (anân), which means "to cover" or "to cloud."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of cloudiness in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Greek terms in the New Testament, such as νεφέλη (nephélē, Strong's Greek 3507), which means "cloud." This term is used in passages like Matthew 17:5, where a bright cloud overshadows the disciples during the Transfiguration, symbolizing the presence of God. Another related term is ἀήρ (aēr, Strong's Greek 109), meaning "air" or "atmosphere," which can also imply cloudiness or mist in certain contexts. These Greek terms continue the biblical theme of clouds as significant elements in divine encounters and revelations.

Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of cloudiness or the presence of clouds, often in a metaphorical or symbolic sense.

Context: The Hebrew term עֲנָנָה (anânâh) is a noun that appears in the context of describing atmospheric conditions, specifically cloudiness. It is derived from the root עָנַן (anân), which is associated with the act of covering or obscuring, much like clouds cover the sky. In the Hebrew Scriptures, clouds often symbolize divine presence, guidance, or judgment. For instance, clouds are frequently mentioned in the context of God's presence with the Israelites during their wilderness journey, as seen in the pillar of cloud by day (Exodus 13:21). The term עֲנָנָה itself, while not as frequently used as its root, contributes to the broader biblical imagery of clouds as both literal and symbolic elements within the narrative.

In the Berean Standard Bible, clouds are depicted as part of God's creation, serving as a testament to His power and majesty. For example, in Job 37:16, the clouds are described as part of the wonders of God, highlighting their role in the divine order of creation. The concept of cloudiness, therefore, extends beyond mere weather phenomena to encompass themes of mystery, revelation, and divine interaction with the world.

Forms and Transliterations

עֲנָנָ֑ה עננה ‘ă·nā·nāh ‘ănānāh anaNah

Englishman'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

Strong's Hebrew 6053
1 Occurrence

‘ă·nā·nāh — 1 Occ.