חָנָה
chânâh
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "חָנָה" (chânâh) primarily means to incline or settle, often referring to pitching a tent or setting up camp. It can describe staying in a place temporarily, whether for living, resting, or preparing for a siege. The term also carries the idea of coming to a close, such as the decline of evening light.
properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege)
The Hebrew word chânâh means "properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege)," encompassing related ideas including abide, camp, dwell, encamp.
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