אָנָה

a.nahVerbH0579

to meet

From: a primitive root (perhaps rather identical with H578 (אָנָה) through the idea of contraction in anguish);

Short Definition

to approach; hence, to meet in various senses

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to meet, encounter, approach, be opportune 1a) (Piel) to allow to meet, cause to meet 1b) (Pual) to be sent, be allowed to meet 1c) (Hithpael) to seek occasion (quarrel), cause oneself to meet

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Kings
1
Exodus
1
Proverbs
1
Psalms
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Kings 5:7
  • Exodus 21:13
  • Proverbs 12:21
  • Psalms 91:10

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