אָנַח
To sigh
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What does אָנַח (ʾānaḥ) mean in the Bible?
אָנַח (ʾānaḥ) is a Hebrew word meaning "to sigh". to sigh BDB: sigh Usage: groan, mourn, sigh.
Meaning
Sigh expressing deep sorrow or grief; inward groaning that reveals emotional anguish rather than loud lamentation
to sigh BDB: sigh Usage: groan, mourn, sigh.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 10×
Biblical Occurrences
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