◄ 8148. sheninah ►
Lexicon sheninah: Taunt, reproach, sharp word Original Word: שְׁנִינָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: shniynah Pronunciation: sheh-nee-nah Phonetic Spelling: (shen-ee-naw') Definition: Taunt, reproach, sharp word Meaning: something pointed, a gibe Strong's Exhaustive Concordance byword, taunt From shanan; something pointed, i.e. A gibe -- byword, taunt. see HEBREW shanan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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 wəlišnînāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל לְמָשָׁ֥ל וְלִשְׁנִינָ֖ה בְּכָל־ הָעַמִּֽים׃ NAS: a proverb and a byword among all KJV: shall be a proverb and a byword among all people: INT: Israel A proverb byword all peoples 2 Chronicles 7:20 HEB: וְאֶתְּנֶ֛נּוּ לְמָשָׁ֥ל וְלִשְׁנִינָ֖ה בְּכָל־ הָעַמִּֽים׃ NAS: it a proverb and a byword among all KJV: it [to be] a proverb and a byword among all nations. INT: will make A proverb byword all peoples Jeremiah 24:9 HEB: לְחֶרְפָּ֤ה וּלְמָשָׁל֙ לִשְׁנִינָ֣ה וְלִקְלָלָ֔ה בְּכָל־ NAS: and a proverb, a taunt and a curse KJV: and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, INT: A reproach proverb A taunt curse all 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 8148 4 Occurrences liš·nî·nāh — 1 Occ. wə·liš·nî·nāh — 3 Occ.