אֲנָֽחֲרָ֑ת (a.na.cha.rat)
a.na.cha.rat
Anaharath
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Anaharath appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Joshua 19:19 as a city assigned to the tribe of Naphtali. Its meaning is rendered as "the groaning of fear," a striking description for a place name that likely reflected local history or geography rather than a general theological concept.
Lexical sources identify this as a proper noun located within the northern territory of Israel. The specific etymology suggests a connection to distress or trembling, perhaps alluding to a past event or a physical characteristic of the site known to its inhabitants. As a single-verse occurrence, it serves primarily as a marker in the land distribution narrative rather than a term with broader scriptural usage.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Anaharath appears in a single verse of Scripture, listed among the cities given to the tribe of Naphtali. While its exact meaning—often translated as "the groaning of fear"—remains obscure to us today, its inclusion in the biblical record reminds us that God’s care extends to every corner of the land He assigned to His people.
Even names that seem forgotten or difficult to understand hold a place in the divine narrative. This small detail invites us to trust that God knows the history and geography of our lives, even when we cannot fully grasp the significance of every event or location. It is a quiet assurance that no part of our story is overlooked.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Anaharath1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/אֲנָחֲרַֽת\׃1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:19
Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,
This verse records Anaharath as one of the specific cities allotted to Naphtali, highlighting God's precise provision for each tribe.