Strong’s H3939

לַעֲנָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

la`anah

Pronunciation

lah-an-AH

Definition

Wormwood

Meaning

wormwood

Usage

The term "laanah" refers to a bitter plant known as wormwood. In the Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe bitterness, sorrow, and divine judgment. The bitterness of wormwood is emblematic of the consequences of sin and disobedience to God.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 29:18;Proverbs 5:4;Jeremiah 9:15;Jeremiah 23:15;Lamentations 3:15;Lamentations 3:19;Amos 5:7;Amos 6:12