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אֲנָקָה H603
H603 is the Hebrew word אֲנָקָה, transliterated ʼănâqâh and said an-aw-kaw'. The King James Version most often renders it sighing.
What it means
shrieking.
Where it comes from
from H602 (אָנַק).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: crying out, groaning, sighing.
Verses using אֲנָקָה
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 12:5 · KJV
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Psalm 79:11 · KJV
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
Psalm 102:20 · KJV
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
Malachi 2:13 · KJV
And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.
Common questions
What does Strong's H603 mean?
H603 is the Hebrew word אֲנָקָה (ʼănâqâh), meaning shrieking.
How is H603 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sighing (2 times), groaning (1 time), crying out (1 time).
How many times does H603 appear in the Bible?
אֲנָקָה (ʼănâqâh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H603 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H602 (אָנַק).
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