Strong's Lexicon annah or anna: "I beseech," "please," "O," "I pray" Original Word: אָנּאָ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָנָה (anah), which means "to answer" or "to respond." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1189 (δέομαι, deomai) - to beg, to beseech - G2065 (ἐρωτάω, erotao) - to ask, to request Usage: The Hebrew word "annah" is an interjection used to express a plea or earnest request. It is often found in prayers or supplications, conveying a sense of urgency or deep emotion. The term is used to appeal to God or others for attention, help, or mercy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was deeply intertwined with one's relationship with God and others. The use of "annah" reflects a cultural emphasis on humility and dependence on divine intervention. It is a linguistic expression of the human condition, acknowledging one's limitations and the need for God's grace and assistance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition ah, now! I (we) beseech you! NASB Translation alas (2), beg (1), beseech (7), earnestly pray (1), O (7), please (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָֽנָּ֫א interjection (from אָהּ and נָא, q. v.) a strong particle of entreaty, ah, now! I (or We) beseech thee! often followed by an imperative; Genesis 50:17 (to Joseph) ׳אָנָּא שָׂא נָא וג Ah, now ! forgive, we pray, etc., Exodus 32:31 (to God); elsewhere always followed by ׳י or אֲדֹנָי Psalm 118:25 (twice in verse); Nehemiah 1:5,11; Daniel 9:4. Written אָֽנָּ֫ה 2 Kings 20:3 (= Isaiah 38:3) Jonah 1:14; Jonah 4:2; Psalm 116:4; Psalm 116:16. אנב (perhaps spring, leap, so DlHA 65, Pr 114, inferred from Assyrian annabu, hare; against this NöZMG 1886, 734). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance I beseech thee, O Or mannah {awn-naw'}; apparent contracted from 'ahabah and na'; oh now! -- I (me) beseech (pray) thee, O. see HEBREW 'ahabah see HEBREW na' Forms and Transliterations אָ֣נָּ֗א אָ֣נָּ֡א אָֽנָּ֣ה אָֽנָּ֤א אָֽנָּ֥א אָנָּ֣א אָנָּ֣ה אָנָּ֤א אָנָּ֤ה אָנָּ֥ה אנא אנה ’ān·nā ’ān·nāh ’ānnā ’ānnāh anNa anNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 50:17 HEB: תֹאמְר֣וּ לְיוֹסֵ֗ף אָ֣נָּ֡א שָׂ֣א נָ֠א NAS: forgive, I beg you, the transgression KJV: Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass INT: shall say to Joseph beg forgive Please Exodus 32:31 2 Kings 20:3 Nehemiah 1:5 Nehemiah 1:11 Psalm 116:4 Psalm 116:16 Psalm 118:25 Psalm 118:25 Isaiah 38:3 Daniel 9:4 Jonah 1:14 Jonah 4:2 13 Occurrences |
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