Original Word: עֲנָנִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ananiy
Pronunciation: ah-nah-NEE
Phonetic Spelling: (an-aw-nee')
Definition: Anani
Meaning: Anani

Anani

From anan; cloudy; Anani, an Israelite -- Anani.

see HEBREW anan

Word Origin
from anan
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Anani (1).

עֲנָנִי proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 3:24, Μανει, Ανανι(ας).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָנָן (anan), meaning "cloud."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Anani, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. However, genealogical references to the line of David in the Greek New Testament, such as those found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, indirectly relate to the lineage in which Anani is included.

Usage: Anani is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Anani is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the post-exilic community. He is listed as a descendant of David, appearing in the genealogical records that trace the lineage of the royal house of Judah. Anani is found in 1 Chronicles 3:24, where he is noted as one of the sons of Elioenai, a descendant of Zerubbabel. This places Anani in the line of David, highlighting the continuity of the Davidic line even after the Babylonian exile. The mention of Anani in the genealogies underscores the importance of maintaining the record of David's descendants, which was significant for the Jewish community's identity and hope for a future messianic king. The name Anani, meaning "my cloud," may symbolize divine presence or protection, as clouds often represent God's presence in biblical literature.

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