Strong’s H6051

עָנָן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`anan

Pronunciation

ah-nawn'

Definition

Cloud

Meaning

a cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

Usage

The Hebrew word "עָנָן" (anan) primarily refers to a cloud in the sky. In the biblical context, it is often used to describe natural phenomena, divine manifestations, and symbols of God's presence and guidance. Clouds are depicted as carriers of rain, signs of divine intervention, and as a metaphor for mystery and the unknown.

Bible references

Genesis 9:13;Genesis 9:14;Genesis 9:14;Genesis 9:16;Exodus 13:21;Exodus 13:22;Exodus 14:19;Exodus 14:20;Exodus 14:24;Exodus 16:10;Exodus 19:9;Exodus 19:16;Exodus 24:15;Exodus 24:16;Exodus 24:16;Exodus 24:18;Exodus 33:9;Exodus 33:10;Exodus 34:5;Exodus 40:34;Exodus 40:35;Exodus 40:36;Exodus 40:37;Exodus 40:38;Leviticus 16:2