עָנַשׁ
a.nash
to fine
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word 'anash (Strong's number H6064) is found 9 times in the Bible and means 'to fine' or impose a penalty. This implies that 'anash is used in the context of administering justice and enforcing laws. The fact that it involves a penalty suggests that the consequences of breaking the law can be severe. 'Anash is an important word in the Hebrew lexicon, particularly in discussions of law and justice. Its usage in the Bible highlights the seriousness with which the ancient Israelites approached the enforcement of laws and the administration of punishment. This emphasizes the importance of adhering to established norms and rules in ancient Hebrew society. The 9 occurrences of 'anash in the Bible suggest that it is a word of practical significance, rather than an abstract concept. Its use in contexts where laws and justice are at issue demonstrates its importance in understanding the social dynamics of ancient Israel.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
The king of Egypt removed him from office at Jerusalem, and fined the land one hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.
Proverbs 17:26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
Proverbs 21:11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Amos 2:8and they lay themselves down beside every altar on clothes taken in pledge; and in the house of their God they drink the wine of those who have been fined.
Exodus 21:22“If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, and yet no harm follows, he shall be surely fined as much as the woman’s husband demands and the judges allow.
Exodus 21:22“If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, and yet no harm follows, he shall be surely fined as much as the woman’s husband demands and the judges allow.
Deuteronomy 22:19They shall fine him one hundred shekels of silver, and give them to the father of the young lady, because he has given a bad name to a virgin of Israel. She shall be his wife. He may not put her away all his days.