Strong’s H2583

חָנָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chanah

Pronunciation

khaw-NAH

Definition

To encamp, to pitch tents, to dwell, to rest

Meaning

to incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chanah" primarily means to encamp or to pitch tents, often used in the context of armies or groups settling temporarily in a location. It conveys the idea of setting up a temporary dwelling place, resting, or abiding in a particular area. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the Israelites' encampments during their wilderness wanderings and military campaigns.

Bible references

Genesis 26:17;Genesis 33:18;Exodus 13:20;Exodus 14:2;Exodus 14:2;Exodus 14:9;Exodus 15:27;Exodus 17:1;Exodus 18:5;Exodus 19:2;Exodus 19:2;Numbers 1:50;Numbers 1:51;Numbers 1:52;Numbers 1:53;Numbers 2:2;Numbers 2:2;Numbers 2:3;Numbers 2:5;Numbers 2:12;Numbers 2:17;Numbers 2:27;Numbers 2:34;Numbers 3:23;Numbers 3:29