Hebrew · H6064, G2210 · unreviewed

עָנַשׁ

Properly, to urge ; by implication, to inflict a penalty , specifically, to fine · to lose

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עָנַשׁ H6064 properly, to urge ; by implication, to inflict a penalty , specifically, to fine
ζημιόω G2210 to lose
Pronunciation zēmióō
To suffer loss or forfeit, especially one's soul or self in spiritual exchange.
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What does עָנַשׁ (anash) mean in the Bible?

עָנַשׁ · ζημιόω is a Hebrew word meaning "to fine, penalize, punish".

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Meaning

to fine, penalize, punish
Grammatical Forms

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

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Infinitive absolute Exod 21:22
Infinitive construct Prov 17:26
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action
Imperfect Exod 21:22
Perfect Prov 27:12
Hebrew Verb Forms

How this verb appears across 4 occurrences in the Hebrew OT (OSHB Leningrad Codex).

Aspect / Form
Infinitive absolute 1 Imperfect 1 Infinitive construct 1 Perfect 1
Stem
Qal 2 Niphal 2
Mood
Indicative/jussive 1 Indicative 1

Aspect in Hebrew reflects grammatical form, not tense. "Perfect" (Perfective) typically denotes completed action; "Imperfect" (Imperfective) denotes incomplete or ongoing action. Stem modifies the action type (Qal=simple, Niphal=passive, Piel=intensive, etc.).

Morphology: OSHB WLC (Open Scriptures, CC BY 4.0) · STEPBible TEHMC (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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