גָּנַן

ga.nanVerbH1598

to defend

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to defend, cover, surround 1a) (Qal) to defend 1b) (Hiphil) to defend

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
3
2 Kings
2
Zechariah
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Kings 19:34
  • 2 Kings 20:6
  • Isaiah 31:5
  • Isaiah 37:35
  • Isaiah 38:6

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