Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צִפֹּרֶן”
Understanding tsippôren reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
nail, point. - properly, a claw, i.e. (human) nail - also the point of astyle (or pen, tipped with adamant) 1) fingernai...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צִפֹּרֶן
Phonetictsip-po'-ren
Transliterationtsippôren
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
nail, point. - properly, a claw, i.e. (human) nail - also the point of astyle (or pen, tipped with adamant) 1) fingernail, stylus point 1a) finger-nail 1b) point (of a diamond)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 21:12 | “Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;” Word: צִפֹּרֶן (tsippôren) | |
| Jeremiah 17:1 | “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;” Word: צִפֹּרֶן (tsippôren) |