Strong's Lexicon Shen: Tooth Original Word: שֵׁן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be sharp Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3599 - ὀδούς (odous), meaning "tooth" Usage: The Hebrew word "שֵׁן" (Shen) primarily refers to a tooth, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts within the Hebrew Bible. Literally, it denotes the physical tooth of a person or animal. Metaphorically, it can symbolize strength, power, or the act of devouring, as seen in various poetic and prophetic passages. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, teeth were often associated with strength and vitality. The loss of teeth could symbolize weakness or defeat, while sharp teeth were emblematic of power and ferocity, especially in descriptions of animals or enemies. The imagery of teeth is used in various biblical texts to convey messages of judgment, destruction, or divine power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shanan Definition "tooth," a place near Mizpah NASB Translation Shen (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שֵׁן proper name, of a location ׳הַשּׁ 1 Samuel 7:12, see יְשָׁנָה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shen The same as shen; crag; Shen, a place in Palestine -- Shen. see HEBREW shen Forms and Transliterations הַשֵּׁ֔ן השן haš·šên hashShen haššênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 7:12 HEB: הַמִּצְפָּה֙ וּבֵ֣ין הַשֵּׁ֔ן וַיִּקְרָ֥א אֶת־ NAS: Mizpah and Shen, and named KJV: [it] between Mizpeh and Shen, and called INT: Mizpah between and Shen and called the name 1 Occurrence |
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