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H6050

עֲנַן

ʻănan /an-an'/ Ask about this word
Root(Aramaic) corresponding to עָנָן
Meaning(a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud)
KJV usagecloud.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʻănan — 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 ʻănan, represented by H6050, is the term for a cloud. It appears just 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible. This word is the Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew עָנָן and specifically refers to a cloud as it covers the sky, such as a nimbus or thunder-cloud.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole use of H6050 occurs within a pivotal vision in the book of Daniel. The word is used to describe the majestic arrival of a heavenly figure, where the prophet sees "...one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven..." Daniel 7:13. In this context, the cloud is not merely a weather phenomenon but a vehicle or setting for a divine event, signifying a connection to the heavenly realm and majestic power.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words from its single scriptural context help to clarify its meaning:

  • H5974 ʻim (with): This preposition is used in Daniel 7:13 to show the Son of man arriving "with" the clouds, indicating a direct association. It denotes accompaniment, as also seen when Daniel and his friends were to be saved "with" the rest of the wise men Daniel 2:18.
  • H8065 shâmayin (heaven): This word specifies the origin of the clouds as being of "heaven" Daniel 7:13. This directly links H6050 to the divine domain, the dwelling place of the "God of heaven" Daniel 2:44 and the "King of heaven" Daniel 4:37.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H6050 is derived entirely from its singular, powerful appearance.

  • Divine Majesty: The "clouds of heaven" serve as the majestic transport for the "Son of man," establishing his divine authority and heavenly origin as he comes before the Ancient of Days Daniel 7:13.
  • Prophetic Significance: Its appearance is confined to a significant eschatological vision, linking the term directly to prophecy about future judgment and the establishment of an everlasting kingdom.
  • Medium of Revelation: The cloud acts as a part of the divine scenery, framing the revelation of a key messianic figure in biblical prophecy.

Summary

In summary, though H6050 is used only once, its placement in scripture gives it immense significance. It transcends its literal definition of a cloud to become a powerful symbol of divine glory, authority, and prophetic revelation. The context of Daniel 7:13 elevates ʻănan from a simple meteorological term to a key element in a vision of cosmic and kingly importance.

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 noun 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.

  • עֲנָנֵי

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.

H5974 עִם (Aramaic) corresponding to עִם; {adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifi H8065 שָׁמַיִן (Aramaic) corresponding to שָׁמַיִם; {the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clou

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.