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) |
|---|---|---|
| עֲנָיָֽה | Anaiah | Neh.10.22 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.22
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 priest • Priest who sealed the covenant
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Anaiah was a priest who signed the covenant of faithfulness to God during Nehemiah's time.
- A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.22;
- only referred to as Anaiah עֲנָיָה.
Anaiah was a priest who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He is listed among the priests who sealed the covenant, a solemn agreement made by the people to follow God's laws and commandments. By signing this covenant, Anaiah demonstrated his commitment to God and his willingness to lead the people in obedience to the Law. His participation in this significant event highlights his role as a spiritual leader within the priestly community.
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