Original Word: יַעֲנַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ya`anay
Pronunciation: yah-ah-NAY
Phonetic Spelling: (yah-an-ah'ee)
Definition: Yaanay
Meaning: Jaanai

Jaanai

From the same as ya'en; responsive; Jaanai, an Israelite -- Jaanai.

see HEBREW ya'en

Word Origin
from anah
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Janai (1).

יעני proper name see below ענה.

יְעֹעֵ֫רוּ Isaiah 15:5 see I. [עוּר]

Pilpel.

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָעַן (ya'an), meaning "to answer" or "to respond."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name יַעֲנַי (Jaanai), as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: The name Jaanai appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Gad in the Old Testament. It is used as a personal name for an individual.

Context: Jaanai is mentioned in the genealogical listings of the tribe of Gad, specifically in 1 Chronicles 5:12. The passage reads: "Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, in Bashan." This reference places Jaanai among the leaders or notable figures within the tribe of Gad during the time of the chronicler. The context suggests that Jaanai was a person of some standing or importance within his tribe, although specific details about his life or deeds are not provided in the biblical text. The name itself reflects a theophoric element, indicating a relationship or interaction with Yahweh, the God of Israel, which was a common feature in Hebrew names.

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