Lexical Definition
עָנָן ʻÂnân (aw-nawn') Anan N:N-M-P
the same as עָנָן; cloud
Anan.
- § Anan = "cloud"
- Anan, an Israelite
1) one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עָנָֽן | Anan | Neh.10.26 |
| Ηνάν | Anan | LXX.Neh.10.26 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.26
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עָנָן proper name, masculine Neh 10:27*, Ηναμ, Η(ι)ναν (compare proper name, masculineSabean ענן SabDenkm30; Palmyrene ענני).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 10:27* |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Signer of the covenant during Nehemiah's time
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Anan was one of the leaders who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.26;
- only referred to as Anan עָנָן.
Anan is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. The covenant was a solemn agreement made by the people of Israel to follow God's laws and commandments faithfully. By signing the covenant, Anan demonstrated his commitment to God and his support for the spiritual and social reforms initiated by Nehemiah.
All entries for Anan: עָנָן