אָנָה (ʼânâh) — Befall
Hebrew word study: אָנָה (ʼânâh), Strong's H579. to approach; hence, to meet in various senses
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to approach; hence, to meet in various senses
KJV translation words: befall, deliver, happen, seek a quarrel.
Strong's H579 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 21:13 and last appears in Proverbs 12:21.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Exodus 21:13 — אִנָּה — he allowed to happen
- 2 Kings 5:7 — מִתְאַנֶּה — is seeking an opportunity
- Psalms 91:10 — תְאֻנֶּה — it will happen
- Proverbs 12:21 — יְאֻנֶּה — it happens
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H578 אָנָה (ʼânâh).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H590 אֳנִי (ʼŏnîy), H854 אֵת (ʼêth), H3984 מָאן (mâʼn), H8385 תַּאֲנָה (taʼănâh).
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What does ʼânâh (H579) mean?
To approach; hence, to meet in various senses.
How is H579 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H579 as: befall, deliver, happen, seek a quarrel..
How often does אָנָה (ʼânâh) appear?
Strong's H579 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 21:13 and last appears in Proverbs 12:21.
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