Hebrew · H3939, G894

לַעֲנָה

Wormwood (regarded as poisonous, and therefore accursed) · wormwood

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לַעֲנָה H3939 wormwood (regarded as poisonous, and therefore accursed)

Pronunciation laʿănāh

Bitter plant symbolizing divine curse, poison, and the toxic consequences of idolatry or injustice.

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ἄψινθος G894 wormwood

Pronunciation ápsinthos

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What does לַעֲנָה (la'anah) mean in the Bible?

לַעֲנָה · ἄψινθος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a bitter plant symbolizing judgment and suffering".

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What does לַעֲנָה · ἄψινθος mean in the Bible?

לַעֲנָה · ἄψινθος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a bitter plant symbolizing judgment and suffering".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3939, G894?

H3939, G894 is connected to 8 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a bitter plant symbolizing judgment and suffering

Strong's H3939, G894

Lexical occurrences 8 verses

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a bitter plant symbolizing judgment and suffering

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