Lexical Definition
עֲנָיָה ʻĂnâyâh (an-aw-yaw') Anaiah N:N-M-P
from עָנָה; Jah has answered
Anaiah.
- § Anaiah = "Jehovah has answered"
- Anajah, the name of two Israelites
1) a priest who helped Ezra and signed the covenant with Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַ֠עֲנָיָה | and Anaiah | Neh.8.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲנָיָה proper name, masculine Neh 8:4; Neh 10:23*, Ανανια(ς). עָנָיו see עָנָו below III. ענה. עָנִים.עִנְיָן see [II. ענה]. עָנֵם see עֵין גְּנִּים.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 8:4 · 10:23* |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Stood beside Ezra during the reading of the Law
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Anaiah was one of the men who stood beside Ezra when he read the Book of the Law to the people.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4;
- only referred to as Anaiah עֲנָיָה.
Anaiah was a prominent figure during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. He is mentioned as one of the men who stood beside Ezra on the platform when the scribe read the Book of the Law to the assembled people in Jerusalem. This event took place after the completion of the city wall and marked a significant moment of spiritual renewal for the returned exiles. Anaiah's presence on the platform alongside Ezra suggests that he held a respected position within the community.
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