אֲנַס
𐤀𐤍𐤎
ʼănaç
H598 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To force, compel, or coerce someone to act; in certain contexts, to subject someone to distress or hardship, especially under coercive circumstances. The word is used to denote the act of applying pressure, force, or duress upon another to achieve a particular outcome, whether physical, legal, or emotional.
Semantic Range
to force, to compel, to coerce, to subject to duress, to press or distress under authority, to trouble or distress (by forceful means)
Root / Etymology
Aramaic verb, derived from the root א-נ-ס, meaning 'to force' or 'to compel.' In Biblical Hebrew the form אָנַס (H605), with the same root meaning, exists in parallel, but in Biblical Aramaic (as found in the books of Daniel and Ezra), the verbal stem and grammatical forms reflect Aramaic usage.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Most occurrences of אֲנַס appear in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (particularly in Daniel and Ezra). Its use often indicates the application of authority or external compulsion by a ruler or other figure who has the power to subject others to actions against their will. The nuance of the word can expand to include non-physical compulsion (such as legal pressure or threats). While some English translations render the term as 'force' or 'compel,' in certain contexts the word can include both literal coercion and the distress caused by such compulsion. This term should not be confused with Hebrew words for general distress, as אֲנַס has a stronger sense of coercion or overt pressure.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to אָנַס; figuratively, to distress; trouble.
Bantu Hebrew
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אנס (ʾ-n-s) — to force, to compel, to pressure
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H597 | אָנַס | the one who compels |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H598-01 |
אָנֵ֣ס | anes | AVqrmsa |
is able | one who compels | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H598-01 |
Daniel 4:6 | אָנֵ֣ס | anes | AVqrmsa |
is able | one who compels |