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8385 - ta'anah

Strong's Concordance

Original word: תַּאֲנַת
Transliteration: ta'anah
Definition (short): tree
Definition (full): occasion or time of copulation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Or tonanah {to-an-aw'}; from 'anah; an opportunity or (subjectively) purpose -- occasion.

see HEBREW 'anah

KJV: But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.
NASB: However, his father and mother did not know that it was of the LORD, for He was seeking an occasion against the Philistines. Now at that time the Philistines were ruling over Israel.
KJV: A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.
NASB: A wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness, That sniffs the wind in her passion. In the time of her heat who can turn her away? All who seek her will not become weary; In her month they will find her.