תַּאֲנָה taʼănâh
Meaning
an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose
In the King James Version: occasion.
Derivation: or תֹּאֲנָה; from H579 (אָנָה);
Where it is used
- Judges 14:4 (Now his father and mother did not know this was from the LORD, who was seeking an occasion to move against the Philistines; for at that time the Philistines were ruling over Israel.)
- Jeremiah 2:24 a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her.