Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׁנְהַבִּים”
Understanding shenhabbîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ivory. - probably, tooth of elephants, i.e. ivory tusk 1) ivory
H8143
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׁנְהַבִּים
Phoneticshen-hab-beem'
Transliterationshenhabbîym
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ivory. - probably, tooth of elephants, i.e. ivory tusk 1) ivory
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 10:22 | “For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.” Word: שֶׁנְהַבִּים (shenhabbîym) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:21 | “For the king’s ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.” Word: שֶׁנְהַבִּים (shenhabbîym) |
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