Strong’s H6030
עָנָה
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
`anah
Pronunciation
ah-NAH
Definition
To answer, respond, testify, speak, sing
Meaning
to eye, to heed, pay attention, to respond, to begin to speak, to sing, shout, testify, announce
Usage
The Hebrew verb "anah" primarily means "to answer" or "to respond." It is used in various contexts, including responding to a question, giving a testimony, or even singing. The word can imply a verbal response to a call or a situation, often carrying the connotation of a thoughtful or deliberate reply. In some contexts, it can also mean to afflict or humble, though this is a different nuance of the same root.
Bible references
Genesis 18:27;Genesis 23:5;Genesis 23:10;Genesis 23:14;Genesis 24:50;Genesis 27:37;Genesis 27:39;Genesis 30:33;Genesis 31:14;Genesis 31:31;Genesis 31:36;Genesis 31:43;Genesis 34:13;Genesis 35:3;Genesis 40:18;Genesis 41:16;Genesis 41:16;Genesis 42:22;Genesis 45:3;Exodus 4:1;Exodus 15:21;Exodus 19:8;Exodus 19:19;Exodus 20:16;Exodus 23:2