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גָּנַן H1598
H1598 is the Hebrew word גָּנַן, transliterated gânan and said gaw-nan'. The King James Version most often renders it defend.
What it means
to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: defend.
Verses using גָּנַן
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
2 Kings 19:34 · KJV
For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
2 Kings 20:6 · KJV
And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
Isaiah 31:5 · KJV
As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
Isaiah 37:35 · KJV
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
Isaiah 38:6 · KJV
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
Zechariah 9:15 · KJV
The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.
Zechariah 12:8 · KJV
In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1598 mean?
H1598 is the Hebrew word גָּנַן (gânan), meaning to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect.
How is H1598 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it defend (7 times), defending (1 time).
How many times does H1598 appear in the Bible?
גָּנַן (gânan) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1598 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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