Strong's Lexicon Ananyah: Ananiah Original Word: עֲנַנְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָנָן (anan), meaning "cloud," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ananyah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the Greek name Ananias (Ἁνανίας, Strong's G367) shares a similar root and meaning, "Yahweh is gracious." Usage: Ananyah means "Yahweh has covered" or "Yahweh is a cloud." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, indicating a relationship or attribute of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often reflected personal faith, divine attributes, or significant events. The use of Yahweh in names was common, signifying the individual's or family's devotion to the God of Israel. The imagery of a cloud is significant in the Hebrew Bible, often symbolizing God's presence, guidance, and protection, as seen in the pillar of cloud that led the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anan Definition an Isr., also a place near Jer. NASB Translation Ananiah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲנַנְיָה proper name 1. person, masculine. Nehemiah 3:23, Ανανια(ς). 2. location Nehemiah 11:32, Ανανια, Ανια; perhaps modern Beit –anîna, approximately 4 miles north-northwest from Jerusalem, compare BuhlGeogr. 167. ענף (√ of following; meaning unknown; Late Hebrew עָנָף = Biblical Hebrew, ᵑ7 עַנְמָּא (both rare), Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ananiah From anan and Yahh; Jah has covered; Ananjah, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine -- Ananiah. see HEBREW anan see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations עֲנָֽנְיָ֖ה עֲנָֽנְיָֽה׃ ענניה ענניה׃ ‘ă·nā·nə·yāh ‘ănānəyāh ananeYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:23 HEB: מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה בֶּן־ עֲנָֽנְיָ֖ה אֵ֥צֶל בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ NAS: son of Ananiah, carried out repairs KJV: the son of Ananiah by INT: of Maaseiah son of Ananiah beside his house Nehemiah 11:32 2 Occurrences |
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