עָנִים (a.nim)
a.nim
Anim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The proper noun anim, or עָנִים, refers to a specific town located in the hill country of southern Judah. Its name translates to "fountains," suggesting a settlement defined by its access to water sources in an otherwise arid region.
This location appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the fortified cities of Judah in Joshua 15:50. The brief mention serves to map the tribal boundaries and highlight the strategic importance of water-rich settlements in the southern highlands during the period of Israelite settlement.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Anim means "fountains," a fitting title for a town in the dry hills of southern Judah. In an arid landscape, water was not just a convenience but a matter of life and survival. This single mention in Joshua reminds us that God pays attention to the specific details of our geography and history.
For your faith, this word highlights how God provides sustenance in unexpected places. Just as Anim thrived because of its access to water, we find our spiritual strength in God's provision during dry seasons. It is a quiet reminder that He knows exactly where you are and what you need.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Anim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/עָנִֽים\׃1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:50
Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,
This verse lists Anim among the fortified cities of Judah, showing how God's inheritance included specific, water-rich settlements for His people.