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H598

אֲנַס

ʼănaç /an-as'/ Ask about this word
Root(Aramaic) corresponding to אָנַס
Meaningfiguratively, to distress
KJV usagetrouble.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʼănaç — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word ʼănaç, represented by H598, is used figuratively to mean to distress; trouble. It appears just 1 time in 1 unique verse, making its single usage highly specific and context-dependent. Its meaning corresponds to the Hebrew word אָנַס.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole biblical appearance of H598 is found in the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar is speaking to Daniel, whom he calls Belteshazzar and the "master of the magicians." The king expresses his confidence in Daniel's unique, divinely-given ability by stating, "no secret troubleth thee" Daniel 4:9. This use of the word in the negative highlights that Daniel is not distressed by mysteries that would perplex or overwhelm an ordinary person.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of this word is enriched by several surrounding Aramaic terms:

  • H7328 râz: a mystery; secret. This is the object that fails to trouble or distress Daniel, establishing the theme of hidden knowledge.
  • H7229 rab: {abundant}; captain, chief, great, lord, master, stout. This is the title King Nebuchadnezzar gives to Daniel, acknowledging his high rank among the wise men Daniel 4:9.
  • H6591 pᵉshar: an interpretation; interpretation. The king's ultimate goal is to hear the "interpretation" of his dream, a task for which Daniel is uniquely qualified because he is not troubled by the secret Daniel 4:9.
  • H560 ʼămar: {to say (used with great latitude)}; command, declare, say, speak, tell. This verb frames the king's command for Daniel to "tell" him the dream and its meaning Daniel 4:9.

Theological Significance

The thematic significance of H598 is found in its sharp contrast:

  • Divine Peace vs. Worldly Distress: The word is used to describe a state that Daniel does not experience. This lack of being troubled sets him apart, implying that a divine connection provides peace in the face of confounding secrets.
  • Qualification for Revelation: Daniel's freedom from being distressed H598 by a secret H7328 is presented as a direct result of "the spirit of the holy gods" being within him Daniel 4:9. This suggests that spiritual clarity is a prerequisite for understanding divine revelation.
  • Mastery Over the Unknown: The king's statement affirms that Daniel possesses a mastery that transcends human skill. While other magicians would be troubled, Daniel's spiritual endowment allows him to face the mystery without distress.

Summary

In summary, ʼănaç H598, though appearing only once, offers a key insight into the nature of divine wisdom in the book of Daniel. Its use in Daniel 4:9 powerfully illustrates that the ability to interpret God's mysteries is accompanied by a profound peace that keeps one from being distressed by what is hidden from the world. The word frames Daniel's ability not as a product of intellect, but as a gift of the spirit.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a verb across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • אָנֵס

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H7328 רָז (Aramaic) from an unused root probably meaning; to attenuate, i.e. (figuratively) hide; a mystery; secret. H7229 רַב (Aramaic) corresponding to רַב; {abundant}; captain, chief, great, lord, master, stout. H6591 פְּשַׁר (Aramaic) from פְּשַׁר; an interpretation; interpretation. H560 אֲמַר (Aramaic) corresponding to אָמַר; {to say (used with great latitude)}; command, declare, say, speak, tell.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.