עֲנָה
a.nah
“to answer”
Definition
{properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H6030 (עָנָה)
- to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
A:V
A:V
Occurrences
עֲנָה appears 22 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The king replied to the astrologers, “My word is final: If you do not tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will be cut into pieces and your houses will be reduced to rubble.
“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked.At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual,
Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
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