Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׁנָא”
Understanding shânâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
change. - to alter 1) to change, alter 1a) (Qal) to change 1b) (Piel) to change, alter 1c) (Pual) to be changed
H8132
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׁנָא
Phoneticshaw-naw'
Transliterationshânâʼ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
change. - to alter 1) to change, alter 1a) (Qal) to change 1b) (Piel) to change, alter 1c) (Pual) to be changed
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 25:29 | “And changed his prison garments: and he did eat bread continually before him all the days of his life.” Word: שָׁנָא (shânâʼ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 8:1 | “Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.” Word: שָׁנָא (shânâʼ) | |
| Lamentations 4:1 | “How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.” Word: שָׁנָא (shânâʼ) |