The meaning of “שֵׁן”
Understanding shên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth. - a tooth (as sharp) - specifically ivory - figuratively, a cliff ...
שֵׁן
crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth. - a tooth (as sharp) - specifically ivory - figuratively, a cliff 1) tooth, ivory 1a) tooth 1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast 1b) tooth, tine (of fork) 1c) ivory 1c1) as material 1c2) of commerce 1d) sharp pointed rock
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:12 | “His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.” Word: שֵׁן (shên) | |
| Numbers 11:33 | “And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the people, and the Lord smote the people with a very great plague.” Word: שֵׁן (shên) | |
| 1 Kings 10:18 | “Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold.” Word: שֵׁן (shên) | |
| Psalms 57:4 | “My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.” Word: שֵׁן (shên) | |
| Jeremiah 31:30 | “But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.” Word: שֵׁן (shên) |
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