Original Word: אָנָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: anah
Pronunciation: ah-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-naw')
Definition: To answer, respond, testify, speak, sing
Meaning: to groan

lament, mourn

A primitive root; to groan -- lament, mourn.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to mourn
NASB Translation
lament (2).

I. [אָנָה verb mourn —

Qal Perfect3plural וְאָנוּ consecutive Isaiah 3:26; Isaiah 19:8 ("" אָבַל q. v.)

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4727: στενάζω (stenazō) • to groan, to sigh
• Strong's Greek Number 4959: συστενάζω (sustenazō) • to groan together

These Greek terms capture similar themes of groaning and sighing, often in contexts of suffering or longing for relief, paralleling the Hebrew concept of אָנָה.

Usage: The verb אָנָה (anah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express the act of groaning, often in the context of distress or suffering. It conveys a deep, audible expression of pain or lamentation.

Context: The Hebrew verb אָנָה (anah) is a primitive root that appears in the context of expressing deep emotional or physical distress. It is often associated with the groaning of individuals who are experiencing intense suffering or hardship. This term captures the audible expression of pain, which can be both physical and emotional, and is frequently used in poetic and prophetic literature to convey the depth of human anguish.

In the Hebrew Bible, the usage of אָנָה is relatively rare, but it carries significant weight in the passages where it appears. The act of groaning is not merely a physical response but also a spiritual and emotional one, reflecting the inner turmoil and desperation of the individual. This groaning can be directed towards God, seeking relief or deliverance from affliction.

The concept of groaning is also found in the broader biblical narrative, where it is often linked to the suffering of God's people and their longing for redemption and restoration. The groans of the oppressed and the cries of the afflicted are heard by God, who is portrayed as compassionate and responsive to the needs of His people.

וְאָנ֥וּ וְאָנוּ֙ ואנו veaNu wə’ānū wə·’ā·nūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts