Lexicon sheninah: Taunt, reproach, sharp word Original Word: שְׁנִינָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance byword, taunt From shanan; something pointed, i.e. A gibe -- byword, taunt. see HEBREW shanan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shanan Definition a sharp (cutting) word, taunt NASB Translation byword (2), taunt (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁנִינָה noun feminine sharp (cutting) word, taunt; — Deuteronomy 28:37; 1 Kings 9:7 2Chronicles 7:20; Jeremiah 24:9 (compare Psalm 64:4; Psalm 140:4). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁנַן (shanán), meaning "to sharpen" or "to point."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance that matches the specific nuance of שְׁנִינָה, the concept of a taunt or gibe can be related to Greek terms that describe mocking or derisive speech, such as λοιδορία (loidoria • Strong's Greek 3059), which means "reviling" or "abusive speech." Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a sharp, cutting remark or taunt, often directed at someone in a mocking or derisive manner. Context: The Hebrew word שְׁנִינָה (Sheninah) appears in the context of verbal expressions that are intended to wound or mock. It is a noun that conveys the idea of a sharp, pointed remark, akin to a verbal weapon. The root שָׁנַן (shanán) suggests the action of sharpening, which metaphorically extends to the sharpening of words to inflict emotional or psychological harm. In the biblical narrative, such taunts are often directed at individuals or groups to belittle or provoke them. The use of שְׁנִינָה highlights the power of words to cause pain and reflects the cultural understanding of speech as a potent tool for both good and ill. Forms and Transliterations וְלִשְׁנִינָ֑ה וְלִשְׁנִינָ֖ה ולשנינה לִשְׁנִינָ֣ה לשנינה liš·nî·nāh lishniNah lišnînāh velishniNah wə·liš·nî·nāh wəlišnînāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:37 HEB: לְשַׁמָּ֔ה לְמָשָׁ֖ל וְלִשְׁנִינָ֑ה בְּכֹל֙ הָֽעַמִּ֔ים NAS: a proverb, and a taunt among all KJV: a proverb, and a byword, among all nations INT: A horror A proverb taunt all the people 1 Kings 9:7 2 Chronicles 7:20 Jeremiah 24:9 4 Occurrences |
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