8148. sheninah
Strong's 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

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁנַן (shanan), meaning "to sharpen" or "to pierce."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3680 (oneidismos): Reproach, insult

- G987 (blasphemeo): To speak evil, to slander

Usage: The term "sheninah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a taunt or reproach. It conveys the idea of a sharp, cutting remark or a word intended to mock or scorn. This word is often used in contexts where individuals or groups are subjected to ridicule or derision, highlighting the emotional and social impact of such words.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, words held significant power and were often seen as a reflection of one's character and intentions. Taunts and reproaches were not merely verbal expressions but were considered serious offenses that could damage reputations and relationships. The use of "sheninah" in the biblical text underscores the importance of speech and the ethical implications of using words to harm others.

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).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
byword, taunt

From shanan; something pointed, i.e. A gibe -- byword, taunt.

see HEBREW shanan

Forms and Transliterations
וְלִשְׁנִינָ֑ה וְלִשְׁנִינָ֖ה ולשנינה לִשְׁנִינָ֣ה לשנינה liš·nî·nāh lishniNah lišnînāh velishniNah wə·liš·nî·nāh wəlišnînāh
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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.















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