Strong’s H0585

אֲנָחָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

anachah

Pronunciation

ah-nah-KHAH

Definition

Sigh, groan

Meaning

sighing

Usage

The Hebrew word "anachah" refers to a deep, often involuntary expression of distress or sorrow, typically rendered in English as "sigh" or "groan." It conveys a sense of emotional or physical pain, weariness, or lamentation. In the biblical context, it is often associated with the cries of the oppressed or the suffering, reflecting a profound sense of longing or grief.

Bible references

Job 3:24;Job 23:2;Psalm 6:6;Psalm 31:10;Psalm 38:9;Psalm 102:5;Isaiah 21:2;Isaiah 35:10;Isaiah 51:11;Jeremiah 45:3;Lamentations 1:22