Strong's Lexicon Anathoth: Anathoth Original Word: עֲנָתוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the root ענה (anah), meaning "to answer" or "to respond." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Anathoth in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew geography and history. Usage: Anathoth is a town in the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in the Old Testament. It is primarily known as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah. The name Anathoth may imply "answers" or "responses," possibly indicating a place of prayer or divine communication. Cultural and Historical Background: Anathoth was a Levitical city, meaning it was designated for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel. It was located a few miles northeast of Jerusalem. As a Levitical city, Anathoth would have been a center for religious instruction and worship. The town's association with the prophet Jeremiah highlights its significance in biblical history, particularly during the tumultuous period leading up to the Babylonian exile. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place near Jer., also two Isr. NASB Translation Anathoth (15). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲנָתוֺת and (1 Kings 2:26) עֲנָתֹת proper name Αναθωθ; 1. location (compare goddess Anat, reference below foregoing); — Isaiah 10:30; 1 Kings 2:26; Jeremiah 1:1; Jeremiah 11:21,22; Jeremiah 32:7,8,9; Joshua 21:18 (P), 1 Chronicles 6:45; Ezra 2:23 = Nehemiah 7:27; Nehemiah 11:32; modern `Anâtâ, approximately 3 miles north-northeast from Jerusalem, compare BuhlGeogr. 175 GASmGeogr. 315. 2. masculine a. 1 Chronicles 7:8. b. Nehemiah 10:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Anathoth Plural of Anath; Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal -- Anathoth. see HEBREW Anath Forms and Transliterations בַּעֲנָת֑וֹת בַּעֲנָת֔וֹת בַּעֲנָת֜וֹת בענתות וַעֲנָת֖וֹת וענתות עֲנָת֔וֹת עֲנָת֖וֹת עֲנָת֥וֹת עֲנָתֹת֙ עֲנָתֽוֹת׃ עֲנָתוֹת֙ ענתות ענתות׃ ענתת ‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ ‘ă·nā·ṯōṯ ‘ănāṯōṯ ‘ănāṯōwṯ anatOt ba‘ănāṯōwṯ ba·‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ baanaTot vaanaTot wa‘ănāṯōwṯ wa·‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 21:18 HEB: אֶת־ עֲנָתוֹת֙ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֔הָ NAS: Anathoth with its pasture lands KJV: Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon INT: Anathoth pasture and Almon 1 Kings 2:26 1 Chronicles 6:60 1 Chronicles 7:8 Ezra 2:23 Nehemiah 7:27 Nehemiah 10:19 Nehemiah 11:32 Isaiah 10:30 Jeremiah 1:1 Jeremiah 11:21 Jeremiah 11:23 Jeremiah 32:7 Jeremiah 32:8 Jeremiah 32:9 15 Occurrences |
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