Original Word: עָנֵף
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `aneph
Pronunciation: ah-NEF
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-nafe')
Definition: full of branches, dense
Meaning: branching

full of branches

From the same as anaph; branching -- full of branches.

see HEBREW anaph

Word Origin
from the same as anaph
Definition
full of branches
NASB Translation
full of branches (1).

[עָנֵף] adjective full of branches; — feminine singular עֲנֵפָה Ezekiel 19:10 (of vine, in figure).

ענק (√ of following, meaning dubious; compare Arabic , , neck, ᵑ7 עוּנְקָא; also עִינְקָא necklace, Syriac ; Ethiopic gem; verbs denominative in Arabic, Ethiopic, Late Hebrew).

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנַף (ʿānap̄), which means "to be leafy" or "to branch."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1863 (ἐπαίρω, epairō): To lift up, raise, or elevate. This Greek term can metaphorically relate to the idea of growth or elevation, similar to the branching out of a tree.
• G1869 (ἐξαίρω, exairō): To lift up, remove, or take away. While primarily used in a different context, the notion of lifting or elevating can be conceptually linked to the growth of branches.
• G2373 (θηριόω, thērioō): To make wild or savage. Although not directly related to branching, the idea of wild growth can be associated with the uncontrolled expansion of branches.
• G3710 (ὀρθόω, orthōō): To make straight, erect, or upright. This term can metaphorically relate to the upright growth of a tree or its branches.
• G3947 (παραλαμβάνω, paralambanō): To receive, take along, or accept. While not directly related to branching, the concept of receiving or taking in can metaphorically relate to the nurturing and growth of branches.

In summary, עָנֵף (ʿānēp̄) is a Hebrew term that vividly describes the lush, branching nature of trees, often used metaphorically in the Bible to convey ideas of growth, prosperity, and divine blessing.

Usage: The word עָנֵף (ʿānēp̄) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe trees or plants that are characterized by having many branches or being lush with leaves. It conveys the idea of abundance and vitality in vegetation.

Context: • The term עָנֵף (ʿānēp̄) appears in the context of describing the luxuriant growth of trees or plants. It is often used metaphorically to convey prosperity, fertility, or the flourishing state of something. In the Hebrew Bible, the imagery of branching or leafy trees is frequently employed to symbolize life, growth, and blessing.
• For example, in Ezekiel 31:3, the Assyrian empire is compared to a cedar in Lebanon, described as "beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches" (BSB). This metaphor highlights the empire's strength and expansive influence, using the imagery of a branching tree to convey its power and reach.
• The concept of branching is also significant in biblical symbolism, where trees often represent nations, leaders, or the righteous. The lushness and vitality of a branching tree can symbolize divine favor and the flourishing of God's people.

וַֽעֲנֵפָ֔ה וענפה vaaneFah wa‘ănêp̄āh wa·‘ă·nê·p̄āhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts