The meaning of “שִׂנְאָה”
Understanding sinʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[phrase] exceedingly, hate(-ful, -red). - hate 1) hating, hatred, hate 1a) hatred 1a1) of man, God
שִׂנְאָה
[phrase] exceedingly, hate(-ful, -red). - hate 1) hating, hatred, hate 1a) hatred 1a1) of man, God
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 35:20 | “But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;” Word: שִׂנְאָה (sinʼâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 9:28 | “Lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because the Lord was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness.” Word: שִׂנְאָה (sinʼâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:15 | “Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.” Word: שִׂנְאָה (sinʼâh) | |
| Psalms 109:5 | “And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.” Word: שִׂנְאָה (sinʼâh) | |
| Proverbs 15:17 | “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” Word: שִׂנְאָה (sinʼâh) |
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