The meaning of “שָׁנַן”
Understanding shânan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet. - to point (transitive or intransitive) - intensively, to pierce - figurative...
שָׁנַן
prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet. - to point (transitive or intransitive) - intensively, to pierce - figuratively, to inculcate 1) to sharpen, whet 1a) (Qal) to whet, sharpen 1b) (Piel) to sharpen, teach (incisively) 1c)(Hithpolel) to be pierced
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:41 | “If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.” Word: שָׁנַן (shânan) | |
| Psalms 73:21 | “Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.” Word: שָׁנַן (shânan) | |
| Proverbs 25:18 | “A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.” Word: שָׁנַן (shânan) | |
| Isaiah 5:28 | “Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses’ hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:” Word: שָׁנַן (shânan) |
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