The meaning of “שָׁנִי”
Understanding shânîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation crimson, scarlet (thread). - crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it...
שָׁנִי
of uncertain derivation crimson, scarlet (thread). - crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:30 | “And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah. ” Word: שָׁנִי (shânîy) | |
| Exodus 35:35 | “Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work. ” Word: שָׁנִי (shânîy) | |
| Leviticus 14:49 | “And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop:” Word: שָׁנִי (shânîy) | |
| Joshua 2:21 | “And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.” Word: שָׁנִי (shânîy) | |
| 2 Samuel 1:24 | “Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.” Word: שָׁנִי (shânîy) |
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