Strong's H4617 · Hebrew
מַעֲנֶה
maʻăneh · /mah-an-eh'/
Definition
a reply (favorable or contradictory)
KJV: answer, [idiom] himself.
Root / derivation: from H6030 (עָנָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַעֲנֶה across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Proverbs5 verses
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! due: Heb. his season
Proverbs 16:1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. preparations: or, disposings
Proverbs 16:4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4617 (maʻăneh) mean?
a reply (favorable or contradictory)
How many times does H4617 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “answer.”
How is maʻăneh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4617 is rendered as “answer” (7×), “himself” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַעֲנֶה come from?
from H6030 (עָנָה);