גָּנַן

Strong’s Definition

to hedge about, i.e. (generally) protect

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

defend.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to defend, cover, surround
• 2.(qal) to defend
• 3.(hiphil) to defend

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gânan; Pronunciation: gaw-nan'