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תַּאֲנָה H8385

H8385 is the Hebrew word תַּאֲנָה, transliterated taʼănâh and said tah-an-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it occasion.

Word: תַּאֲנָהTransliteration: taʼănâhSaid: tah-an-aw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose.

Where it comes from

or תֹּאֲנָה; from H579 (אָנָה).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

occasion 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: occasion.

Verses using תַּאֲנָה

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Judges 14:4 · KJV

But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.

Jeremiah 2:24 · KJV

A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.

Common questions

What does Strong's H8385 mean?

H8385 is the Hebrew word תַּאֲנָה (taʼănâh), meaning an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose.

How is H8385 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it occasion (2 times).

How many times does H8385 appear in the Bible?

תַּאֲנָה (taʼănâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H8385 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: or תֹּאֲנָה; from H579 (אָנָה).

Nearby entries

H8382 · תָּאַם — to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e…H8383 · תְּאֻן — naughtiness, i.e. toil H8384 · תְּאֵן — the fig (tree or fruit)H8386 · תַּאֲנִיָּה — lamentation H8387 · תַּאֲנַת שִׁלֹה — Taanath-Shiloh, a place in Palestine H8388 · תָּאַר — to delineate; reflex. to extend

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