596. anan
Lexicon
anan: Cloud

Original Word: אָנַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: anan
Pronunciation: ah-nan
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-nan')
Definition: Cloud
Meaning: to mourn, complain

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
complain

A primitive root; to mourn, i.e. Complain -- complain.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to complain, murmur
NASB Translation
complain (1), offer complaint (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[אָנַן] verb only

Hithpo`el complain, murmur (Mishna אֶנן, Aramaic אֲנַן, Arabic , Assyrian [anânu], whence ênênu, unnînu, sigh ZimBP 22) — Imperfect יִתְאוֺנֵן Lamentations 3:39 (followed by עַלֿ in "" member); Participle מִתְאֹנְנִים ׳בְּאָזְנֵי י (followed by accusative; see Di).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G1111 (γογγύζω • gogguzō): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe murmuring or grumbling, often in a context of dissatisfaction or complaint. It shares a similar semantic field with the Hebrew אָנַן (anan), as both terms convey a sense of expressing discontent or lamentation. An example of its use can be found in John 6:41, where the Jews grumbled about Jesus' teachings.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term אָנַן (anan), its usage in the biblical text, and its thematic connections to similar expressions in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The verb אָנַן (anan) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express the act of mourning or complaining. It conveys a sense of lamentation or expressing dissatisfaction.

Context: Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The root אָנַן (anan) appears in various contexts where individuals or groups express mourning or complaint. This term is often associated with a deep emotional response to distressing circumstances, whether personal or communal.
Contextual Analysis: In the biblical narrative, mourning is a significant cultural and religious expression. It often involves rituals and public displays of grief. Complaining, on the other hand, can be seen in contexts where individuals or groups express dissatisfaction with their circumstances, sometimes directed towards God or leaders.
Theological Implications: The act of mourning is recognized as a legitimate response to loss and suffering, reflecting the human condition in a fallen world. Complaining, while sometimes portrayed negatively, also highlights the struggles of faith and the human tendency to question divine providence.
Example in Scripture: While specific verses using this root may not be directly quoted in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of mourning and complaining is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the narratives of the Israelites in the wilderness and the lamentations of the prophets.

Forms and Transliterations
יִּתְאוֹנֵן֙ יתאונן כְּמִתְאֹ֣נְנִ֔ים כמתאננים kə·miṯ·’ō·nə·nîm kəmiṯ’ōnənîm kemitOneNim yiṯ’ōwnên yiṯ·’ō·w·nên yitoNen
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Englishman's Concordance
Numbers 11:1
HEB: וַיְהִ֤י הָעָם֙ כְּמִתְאֹ֣נְנִ֔ים רַ֖ע בְּאָזְנֵ֣י
NAS: became like those who complain of adversity
KJV: And [when] the people complained, it displeased
INT: became now the people complain of adversity the hearing

Lamentations 3:39
HEB: מַה־ יִּתְאוֹנֵן֙ אָדָ֣ם חָ֔י
NAS: or [any] man, Offer complaint in view
KJV: man complain, a man
INT: Why Offer mortal should living

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 596
2 Occurrences


kə·miṯ·’ō·nə·nîm — 1 Occ.
yiṯ·’ō·w·nên — 1 Occ.















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