The meaning of “שְׁנִינָה”
Understanding shᵉnîynâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
byword, taunt. - something pointed, i.e. a gibe 1) sharp word, sharp (cutting) word, taunt, gibe
שְׁנִינָה
byword, taunt. - something pointed, i.e. a gibe 1) sharp word, sharp (cutting) word, taunt, gibe
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:37 | “And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee.” Word: שְׁנִינָה (shᵉnîynâh) | |
| 1 Kings 9:7 | “Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:” Word: שְׁנִינָה (shᵉnîynâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 7:20 | “Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all nations.” Word: שְׁנִינָה (shᵉnîynâh) | |
| Jeremiah 24:9 | “And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them.” Word: שְׁנִינָה (shᵉnîynâh) |