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Lexicon :: Strong's H8150 - šānan

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שָׁנַן
Transliteration
šānan
Pronunciation
shaw-nan'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2422

Strong’s Definitions

שָׁנַן shânan, shaw-nan'; a primitive root; to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate:—prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's H8150 in the following manner: sharp (4x), whet (2x), sharpen (1x), prick (1x), teach diligently (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's H8150 in the following manner: sharp (4x), whet (2x), sharpen (1x), prick (1x), teach diligently (1x).

  1. to sharpen, whet

    1. (Qal) to whet, sharpen

    2. (Piel) to sharpen, teach (incisively)

    3. (Hithpolel) to be pierced

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שָׁנַן shânan, shaw-nan'; a primitive root; to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate:—prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet.
STRONGS H8150: Abbreviations
† [שָׁנַן] verb whet, sharpen (compare Arabic bdb104104 id.; Aramaic שְׁנִינָא, bdb104105 sharp, etc.; Ethiopic [bdb104106] III, 2, bdb104107 contend, litigate; hence שֵׁן tooth, Late Hebrew id., Assyrian šinnu, Arabic bdb104108, Ethiopic bdb104109 Aramaic שִׁנָּא, bdb104110); —
Qal whet, sharpen: Perfect 1st person singular אִם שַׁנּוֺתִ֫י בְּרַק חַרְבִּי (Ges§ 67ee) Deuteronomy 32:41, of י׳'s preparation for judgment; 3rd person plural (כַחֶרֶב) שָֽׁנְנוּ לְשׁוֺנָם Psalm 64:4; Psalm 140:4 of uttering sharp words; Passive participle שְׁנוּנִים sharpened, of arrows, Isaiah 5:28; Psalm 45:6, figurative of tongue Psalm 120:4, of false witness Proverbs 25:18.
Pi. Perfect consecutive וְשִׁנַּנְתָּם לְבָנֶיךָ Deuteronomy 6:7 i.e. teach the words incisively, German 'einschärfen.'
Hithpō`. Imperfect 1st person singular Psalm 73:21 in my kidneys אֶשְׁתּוֺנָ֑ן I was pierced (of poignant envy).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

6:7; 32:41

Psalms

45:6; 64:4; 73:21; 120:4; 140:4

Proverbs

25:18

Isaiah

5:28

H8150

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H8150 matches the Hebrew שָׁנַן (šānan),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 6:7 - and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:41

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:41 - I will sharpen my lightning-like sword, and my hand will grasp hold of the weapon of judgment; I will execute vengeance on my foes, and repay those who hate me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:5 - Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:3 - They sharpen their tongues like a sword; they aim their arrow, a slanderous charge,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 73:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:21 - Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 120:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:4 - Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 140:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:3 - Their tongues wound like a serpent; a viper's venom is behind their lips. (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:18 - Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:28 - Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are prepared. The hooves of their horses are hard as flint, and their chariot wheels are like a windstorm.
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