שָׁנַן
To point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce ; figuratively, to inculcate
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What does שָׁנַן (šānan) mean in the Bible?
שָׁנַן (šānan) is a Hebrew word meaning "to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce ; figuratively, to inculcate". to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate BDB: whet Usage: prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet.
Meaning
Sharp-pointed action moving from literal piercing to figurative deep inculcation; teaching that penetrates and fixes itself firmly in the mind.
to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate BDB: whet Usage: prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 7×
Hithpolel 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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