Original Word: עֲנַן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `anan
Pronunciation: ah-nan'
Phonetic Spelling: (an-an')
Definition: To practice soothsaying, to conjure, to observe times
Meaning: a cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

cloud

(Aramaic) corresponding to anan -- cloud.

see HEBREW anan

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to anan
Definition
a cloud
NASB Translation
clouds (1).

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noun [masculine] cloud (see Biblical Hebrew I. ענן); — plural construct עֲנָנֵי שְׁמַיָּא Daniel 7:13.

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנַן (ʿānan), which means "to cover" or "to cloud over."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3507: νεφέλη (nephelē) • a cloud, used in the New Testament to describe clouds in a similar symbolic context, such as in the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:5) and the Ascension (Acts 1:9).
• Strong's Greek Number 3509: νεφός (nephos) • a cloud, often used metaphorically to describe a great multitude or a covering.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term עֲנַן, highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its symbolic use in conveying divine presence and action.

Usage: The term עֲנַן is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to describe a cloud, often in the context of divine presence or judgment.

Context: • The Aramaic word עֲנַן appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, where Aramaic is used. It is often associated with theophanic imagery, where clouds symbolize the presence and majesty of God. In ancient Near Eastern culture, clouds were seen as carriers of divine messages and were often linked to weather phenomena such as storms and rain, which were considered manifestations of divine power.
• In the book of Daniel, clouds are part of the apocalyptic visions, symbolizing the coming of divine judgment or the presence of heavenly beings. For example, in Daniel 7:13 (BSB), the "Son of Man" is described as coming "with the clouds of heaven," indicating a divine or messianic figure.
• The imagery of clouds is also significant in the context of the Exodus narrative, where a pillar of cloud guided the Israelites by day, representing God's guidance and protection.
• The use of עֲנַן in the Aramaic sections of the Bible underscores the continuity of this imagery across different languages and cultural contexts within the biblical text.

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