Hebrew · H579 · unreviewed

אָנָה

To approach ; hence, to meet in various senses

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אָנָה H579

What does אָנָה mean in the Bible?

אָנָה is a Hebrew word meaning "to approach ; hence, to meet in various senses". to approach; hence, to meet in various senses BDB: be opportune Usage: befall, deliver, happen, seek a quarrel.

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Meaning

to approach ; hence, to meet in various senses
Extended definition

to approach; hence, to meet in various senses BDB: be opportune Usage: befall, deliver, happen, seek a quarrel.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others
Participle active 2Kgs 5:7
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Perfect Exod 21:13
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject
Imperfect Prov 12:21 · Ps 91:10
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