The meaning of “פָּנִין”
Understanding pânîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פָּנִי pânîy (paw-nee'); from the same as פֵּן ruby. - probably a pearl (as round) 1) a precious stone 1a) perhaps co...
פָּנִין
or פָּנִי pânîy (paw-nee'); from the same as פֵּן ruby. - probably a pearl (as round) 1) a precious stone 1a) perhaps corals, rubies, jewels
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 28:18 | “No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.” Word: פָּנִין (pânîyn) | |
| Proverbs 20:15 | “There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.” Word: פָּנִין (pânîyn) | |
| Lamentations 4:7 | “Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:” Word: פָּנִין (pânîyn) |
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