Strong's Lexicon peninim: Pearls, rubies, precious stones Original Word: פָנִין Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glitter Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "peninim," the concept of precious stones is found in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 13:45-46, where the kingdom of heaven is likened to a merchant seeking fine pearls. Usage: The Hebrew word "peninim" is used in the Bible to describe items of great value and beauty, such as pearls or rubies. It is often used metaphorically to convey the incomparable worth of wisdom, virtuous character, or divine instruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, pearls and rubies were considered symbols of wealth, beauty, and status. They were often used in jewelry and as a form of currency or trade. The rarity and luster of these gems made them highly prized possessions, and they were often associated with royalty and nobility. In the biblical context, "peninim" is used to emphasize the supreme value of spiritual wisdom and moral integrity over material wealth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as pinnah Definition corals NASB Translation corals (1), jewels (4), pearls (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּנִינִים noun [feminine] plural corals (? as branching compare Arabic  branch of tree; so Mich Thes and others; > pearls BoHieroz. 601 DiJb after Ra and others); — ׳פ figurative of value Proverbs 20:15; usually ׳מִמּ, camp. Job 28:18; Proverbs 3:15 (Kt מפניים), Proverbs 8:11; Proverbs 31:10 (all of value), Lamentations 4:7 (of red colour); + Psalm 45:14 (perhaps; for מְּנִימָה, q. v. ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ruby Or paniy {paw-nee'}; from the same as pen; probably a pearl (as round) -- ruby. see HEBREW pen Forms and Transliterations מִפְּנִינִ֑ים מִפְּנִינִ֔ים מִפְּנִינִ֣ים מִפְּנִינִֽים׃ מִפְּנִינִ֑ים מפנינים מפנינים׃ פְּנִינִ֑ים פנינים mip·pə·nî·nîm mippeniNim mippənînîm pə·nî·nîm peniNim pənînîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 28:18 HEB: וּמֶ֥שֶׁךְ חָ֝כְמָ֗ה מִפְּנִינִֽים׃ NAS: of wisdom is above [that of] pearls. KJV: of wisdom [is] above rubies. INT: and the acquisition of wisdom pearls Proverbs 3:15 Proverbs 8:11 Proverbs 20:15 Proverbs 31:10 Lamentations 4:7 6 Occurrences |
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