Strong's Hebrew: 8385. תַּאֲנַת (ta'anah) -- Answer, response

Strong's Lexicon

ta'anah: Answer, response

Original Word: תַּאֲנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ta'anah
Pronunciation: tah-an-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (tah-an-aw')
Definition: Answer, response
Meaning: an opportunity, purpose

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָנָה (anah), which means "to answer" or "to respond."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is ἀπόκρισις (apokrisis), which also means "answer" or "response."

Usage: The Hebrew word "ta'anah" refers to an answer or a response, often in the context of a reply to a question or a statement. It can denote a verbal response or a reaction to a situation. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the act of answering, whether in dialogue, prayer, or legal proceedings.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, communication and dialogue were central to community life, legal matters, and religious practices. The concept of "ta'anah" reflects the importance of giving a considered and truthful response, whether in personal interactions or in formal settings such as courts or religious assemblies. The ability to provide a wise and appropriate answer was highly valued and often seen as a sign of wisdom and understanding.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תַּאֲנָה noun feminine occasion, time of copulation; suffix תַּאֲנָתָהּ i.e. of wild ass Jeremiah 2:24.

תֹּאֲנָה

noun feminine opportunity, i.e. ground of quarrel; of Samson, followed by מִן Judges 14:4.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fig tree

Or tonanah {to-an-aw'}; from 'anah; an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose -- occasion.

see HEBREW 'anah

Forms and Transliterations

תַּאֲנָתָ֖הּ תֹאֲנָ֥ה תאנה תאנתה ta’ănāṯāh ta·’ă·nā·ṯāh taanaTah ṯō’ănāh ṯō·’ă·nāh toaNah

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