The meaning of “פֵּן”
Understanding pên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(lest) (peradventure), that...not. - properly, removal - used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest con...
פֵּן
(lest) (peradventure), that...not. - properly, removal - used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest conj 1) lest, not, beware lest adv 2) lest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:3 | “But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.” Word: פֵּן (pên) | |
| Genesis 24:6 | “And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.” Word: פֵּן (pên) | |
| Genesis 31:31 | “And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.” Word: פֵּן (pên) | |
| Genesis 42:4 | “But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.” Word: פֵּן (pên) |