Bible Dictionary

Anakim

a people described in Scripture as being of great size or stature

Basic Meaning

Anakim refers to a people group mentioned in the Old Testament.

They are described as people of great stature and are associated with the descendants of Anak.


Biblical Usage

The Anakim appear in passages concerning the land of Canaan and the Israelite conquest.

References to the Anakim occur in Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua.


  • Giants
  • Nephilim
  • Canaan

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