Strong's H579 · Hebrew
אָנָה
ʼânâh · /aw-naw'/
Definition
to approach; hence, to meet in various senses
KJV: befall, deliver, happen, seek a quarrel.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (perhaps rather identical with H578 (אָנָה) through the idea of contraction in anguish);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָנָה across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H579 (ʼânâh) mean?
to approach; hence, to meet in various senses
How many times does H579 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H579 (אָנָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “befall.”
How is ʼânâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H579 is rendered as “befall” (1×), “deliver” (1×), “happen” (1×), “quarrel” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָנָה come from?
a primitive root (perhaps rather identical with H578 (אָנָה) through the idea of contraction in anguish);