The meaning of “שָׁנָה”
Understanding shânâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
do (speak, strike) again, alter, double, (be given to) change, disguise, (be) diverse, pervert, prefer, repeat, return, ...
שָׁנָה
do (speak, strike) again, alter, double, (be given to) change, disguise, (be) diverse, pervert, prefer, repeat, return, do the second time. - to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively) - by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive) 1) to repeat, do again, change, alter 1a) (Qal) to change 1b) (Niphal) to be repeated 1c) (Piel) to change, alter 1d) (Hithpael) to disguise oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:32 | “And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.” Word: שָׁנָה (shânâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:10 | “But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab’s hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.” Word: שָׁנָה (shânâh) | |
| Nehemiah 13:21 | “Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.” Word: שָׁנָה (shânâh) | |
| Job 29:22 | “After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.” Word: שָׁנָה (shânâh) | |
| Proverbs 26:11 | “As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.” Word: שָׁנָה (shânâh) |
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