עָנֵר
a.ner
Aner
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "עָנֵר" (Aner) corresponds to Strong's number H6063G. It is a proper name referring to a specific individual. The word appears twice in the Bible, indicating its importance in the narrative. Since "עָנֵר" is a personal name, its meaning and significance are tied to the individual it represents. We cannot infer its meaning based on context alone, as personal names often have unique origins and connotations. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible, "עָנֵר" likely holds significance within its specific context. However, without more information, its broader implications remain unclear.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
One who had escaped came and told Abram, the Hebrew. At that time, he lived by the oaks of Mamre, the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner. They were allies of Abram.
Genesis 14:24I will accept nothing from you except that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men who went with me: Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. Let them take their portion.”