◄ 596. anan ►
Strong's Lexicon anan: Cloud Original Word: אָנַן Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anan Pronunciation: ah-nan Phonetic Spelling: (aw-nan') Definition: to mourn, complain Meaning: To mourn, complain Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1111 (γογγύζω • gogguzō): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe murmuring or grumbling, often in a context of dissatisfaction or complaint. It shares a similar semantic field with the Hebrew אָנַן (anan), as both terms convey a sense of expressing discontent or lamentation. An example of its use can be found in John 6:41, where the Jews grumbled about Jesus' teachings. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term אָנַן (anan), its usage in the biblical text, and its thematic connections to similar expressions in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The verb אָנַן (anan) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express the act of mourning or complaining. It conveys a sense of lamentation or expressing dissatisfaction. Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The root אָנַן (anan) appears in various contexts where individuals or groups express mourning or complaint. This term is often associated with a deep emotional response to distressing circumstances, whether personal or communal. • Contextual Analysis: In the biblical narrative, mourning is a significant cultural and religious expression. It often involves rituals and public displays of grief. Complaining, on the other hand, can be seen in contexts where individuals or groups express dissatisfaction with their circumstances, sometimes directed towards God or leaders. • Theological Implications: The act of mourning is recognized as a legitimate response to loss and suffering, reflecting the human condition in a fallen world. Complaining, while sometimes portrayed negatively, also highlights the struggles of faith and the human tendency to question divine providence. • Example in Scripture: While specific verses using this root may not be directly quoted in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of mourning and complaining is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the narratives of the Israelites in the wilderness and the lamentations of the prophets. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to complain, murmur NASB Translation complain (1), offer complaint (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָנַן] verb only Hithpo`el complain, murmur (Mishna אֶנן, Aramaic אֲנַן, Arabic , Assyrian [anânu], whence ênênu, unnînu, sigh ZimBP 22) — Imperfect יִתְאוֺנֵן Lamentations 3:39 (followed by עַלֿ in "" member); Participle מִתְאֹנְנִים ׳בְּאָזְנֵי י (followed by accusative; see Di). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance complain A primitive root; to mourn, i.e. Complain -- complain. Forms and Transliterations יִּתְאוֹנֵן֙ יתאונן כְּמִתְאֹ֣נְנִ֔ים כמתאננים kə·miṯ·’ō·nə·nîm kəmiṯ’ōnənîm kemitOneNim yiṯ’ōwnên yiṯ·’ō·w·nên yitoNen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Numbers 11:1 HEB: וַיְהִ֤י הָעָם֙ כְּמִתְאֹ֣נְנִ֔ים רַ֖ע בְּאָזְנֵ֣י NAS: became like those who complain of adversity KJV: And [when] the people complained, it displeased INT: became now the people complain of adversity the hearing Lamentations 3:39 HEB: מַה־ יִּתְאוֹנֵן֙ אָדָ֣ם חָ֔י NAS: or [any] man, Offer complaint in view KJV: man complain, a man INT: Why Offer mortal should living 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 596 2 Occurrences kə·miṯ·’ō·nə·nîm — 1 Occ. yiṯ·’ō·w·nên — 1 Occ.