The meaning of “סְנַפִּיר”
Understanding çᵉnappîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation fins. - a fin (collectively) 1) fin
סְנַפִּיר
of uncertain derivation fins. - a fin (collectively) 1) fin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:9 | “These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.” Word: סְנַפִּיר (çᵉnappîyr) | |
| Leviticus 11:10 | “And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:” Word: סְנַפִּיר (çᵉnappîyr) | |
| Leviticus 11:12 | “Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.” Word: סְנַפִּיר (çᵉnappîyr) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:9 | “These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:” Word: סְנַפִּיר (çᵉnappîyr) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:10 | “And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you.” Word: סְנַפִּיר (çᵉnappîyr) |
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