Strong's H6064 · Hebrew
עָנַשׁ
ʻânash · /aw-nash'/
Definition
properly, to urge; by implication, to inflict apenalty, specifically, to fine
KJV: amerce, condemn, punish, [idiom] surely.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָנַשׁ across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Chronicles1 verse
Proverbs4 verses
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
Proverbs 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6064 (ʻânash) mean?
properly, to urge; by implication, to inflict apenalty, specifically, to fine
How many times does H6064 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6064 (עָנַשׁ) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “punished.”
How is ʻânash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6064 is rendered as “punished” (4×), “condemned” (2×), “amerce” (1×), “punish” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עָנַשׁ come from?
a primitive root;