Anim
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Biblical Reference:
Anim is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Joshua. It is listed among the cities in the hill country of Judah.

Scriptural Citation:
Joshua 15:50 : "Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,"

Geographical Context:
Anim is identified as one of the cities located in the hill country of Judah. The hill country of Judah is a region characterized by its rugged terrain and elevation, which provided natural fortifications for the cities within it. This area was significant for the tribe of Judah, as it was part of their allotted inheritance when the Promised Land was divided among the tribes of Israel.

Historical Significance:
The mention of Anim in the Book of Joshua places it within the context of the Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan. As part of the tribal inheritance of Judah, Anim would have been one of the cities that the Israelites took possession of as they established themselves in the land promised to them by God. The listing of cities in Joshua 15 serves to document the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land his descendants would inherit.

Cultural and Theological Insights:
The inclusion of Anim in the biblical record underscores the importance of land and territory in the narrative of the Israelites. The division of the land among the tribes was not merely a practical matter but held deep theological significance. It represented the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His covenant promises. Each city and region, including Anim, was a testament to God's provision and the establishment of His people in a land where they could worship Him and live according to His laws.

Archaeological Considerations:
While specific archaeological evidence for Anim is limited, the general region of the hill country of Judah has been the subject of numerous archaeological studies. These studies have provided insights into the settlement patterns, fortifications, and daily life of the inhabitants during the biblical period. The identification of ancient sites often relies on biblical descriptions, historical records, and archaeological findings, which together help to paint a picture of life in ancient Judah.

Modern Relevance:
For contemporary readers and believers, the mention of Anim, like other biblical locations, serves as a reminder of the historical reality of the biblical narrative. It connects the spiritual heritage of the Christian faith to tangible places and events in history. The faithfulness of God in the past encourages believers to trust in His promises for the present and future.

Related Entries:
· Judah, Tribe of
· Joshua, Book of
· Canaan, Conquest of
· Hill Country of Judah
· Biblical Archaeology
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Anim

answerings; singings; afflicted

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Anim

(fountains), a city in the mountains of Judah, named with Eshtemoh and Goshen. (Joshua 15:50)

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fountains, a city in the mountains of Judah (Joshua 15:50), now el-Ghuwein, near Eshtemoh, about 10 miles south-west of Hebron.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ANIM

a'-nim (`anim, "springs"): One of the cities of the hill country of Judah mentioned immediately after Eshtemoa (Joshua 15:50). It is probably represented by the double ruin of el Ghuwein situated South of es Semu`a. The surface remains are Byzantine-a Christian town called Anem was here in the 4th century, but it is clearly an ancient site of importance (PEF, III, 408, Sh, XXV).

Strong's Hebrew
6044. Anim -- a place in the hill country of Judah
... 6043, 6044. Anim. 6045 . a place in the hill country of Judah. Transliteration:
Anim Phonetic Spelling: (aw-neem') Short Definition: Anim. ...
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Library

Whether Consanguinity is Rightly Defined?
... Objection 3: Further, carnal procreation, according to the Philosopher (De Gener.
Anim. ii, 19), is effected from the surplus food [*Cf. ... Anim. iv, 3). ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether consanguinity is rightly defined.htm

Some Truths Held Even by the Heathen they Were, However, More ...
... often is at variance with appearances. Footnotes: [7308] Compare the De
Test. Anim. ii., and De Anim. xlii. [7309] Isaiah 44:20. ...
/.../on the resurrection of the flesh/chapter iii some truths held even.htm

Whether the Lust that is About Venereal Acts Can be a Sin?
... For the venereal act consists in the emission of semen which is the surplus from
food, according to the Philosopher (De Gener. Anim. i, 18). ... Anim. ...
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The Creation of Moving Creatures.
... [1610] cf. Arist., De Part. Anim. iii. ... [1612] Narrated by ??lian (Anim i. 16) of the
"glaucus," a fish apparently unknown. [1613] Maurousioi. cf. Strabo, ii. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily vii the creation of.htm

Another Account of the Strange Aberrations of Sophia, and the ...
... [6732]. Footnotes: [6723] Exitum. [6724] Uti qu??. [6725] Comp. Aristotle, Hist.
Anim. vi. 2; Pliny, HN x. 58, 60. [6726] Ratione. [6727] Exitus. ...
/.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter x another account of the.htm

The Creator was Known as the True God from the First by his ...
... Footnotes: [2443] Dedicasse. [2444] Instituat. [2445] Denique. [2446] See also De
test, anim. 2, and De anima, 41. [Bp. Kaye refers (p. 166) to Profr. ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter x the creator was known.htm

His General Character as a Theologian.
... way dependent on this system of philosophy. "We cannot speculate," he says
(De Anim. et Resurrect.),..we must leave the Platonic ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter ii his general character as.htm

An Argument against those who Say that Matter is Co-Eternal with ...
... matter exists in certain quantities.". [1710] With this passage may be compared
the idealistic doctrine of the De Anim. et Resurr. ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/xxiv an argument against those.htm

Now we Declare that virginity is Man's "Fellow-Worker" and Helper ...
... Purity of the heart, that master of our lives, alone can capture them. Footnotes:
[1375] Cf. De Anim? et Resurr., p. 225, D. for the metaphor. ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter v now we declare.htm

When was the Human Race Destroyed by a Flood? was it not Before Us ...
... But it is more likely that the author is thinking of African tribes who
were harassed by lions. Thus ??lian (de Nat Anim., xvii. ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/4 when was the human.htm

Thesaurus
Anim (1 Occurrence)
...ANIM. a'-nim (`anim, "springs"): One of the cities of the hill country of Judah
mentioned immediately after Eshtemoa (Joshua 15:50). ...Anim (1 Occurrence). ...
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Eth'anim (1 Occurrence)
Eth'anim. Ethanim, Eth'anim. Ethan's . Multi-Version Concordance
Eth'anim (1 Occurrence). 1 Kings 8:2 And all the men ...
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Anem (1 Occurrence)
... In the parallel list (Joshua 21:29), there are mentioned Jarmuth and En-gannim,
corresponding to Ramoth and Anim, therefore Anim and En-gannim (Jenin) are ...
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Eshtemoh (1 Occurrence)
... esh'-te-mo. See ESHTEMOA. Multi-Version Concordance Eshtemoh (1 Occurrence). Joshua
15:50 Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Ethan's (1 Occurrence)

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Ethanim (1 Occurrence)

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Esh'temoh (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Esh'temoh (1 Occurrence). Joshua 15:50 and Anab, and Eshtemoh,
and Anim; (See RSV). Eshtemoh, Esh'temoh. Eshterah . Reference Bible
/e/esh'temoh.htm - 6k

Ani'am (1 Occurrence)
Ani'am. Aniam, Ani'am. Anim . Multi-Version Concordance Ani'am (1 Occurrence). ...
(See RSV). Aniam, Ani'am. Anim . Reference Bible.
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Anab (2 Occurrences)
... cities. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 15:50 Anab, Eshtemoh,
Anim, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Paradise (6 Occurrences)
... This is especially noticeable in the Gospel of Nicodemus, the Acta Philippi,
the writings of Tertullian (De Idol. c. 13; De Anim. ...
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