Strong's Lexicon shinan: To sharpen, to whet, to teach diligently Original Word: שִׁנְאָן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of diligent teaching and instruction can be related to Greek words such as "διδάσκω" (didaskō - Strong's Greek 1321), meaning to teach or instruct. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shinan" primarily means to sharpen or whet, often used metaphorically to describe the process of teaching or instilling knowledge diligently. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it conveys the idea of impressing or engraving teachings deeply into one's mind and heart, much like sharpening a tool to make it effective. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, oral tradition and the transmission of knowledge were vital for preserving the covenantal teachings and laws given by God. The act of "shinan" reflects the importance placed on teaching and learning within the family and community. It underscores the responsibility of parents and leaders to ensure that the commandments and stories of faith are passed down through generations with precision and care. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shanah Definition repetition NASB Translation thousands (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁנְאָן noun [masculine] repetition (?); — אַלְפֵי שִׁנְאָ֑ן Psalm 68:18 thousands of repetition, i.e. thousands twice-told, Che; redoubled, Dr, i.e. thousands on thousands (Du, reading אֶלֶף, as שִׁנָּא with suffix removed them, treating ׳שׁנאן אדני מסיני בק as gloss). שֵׁנָה see √יָשֵׁן. שֶׁנְהַבִּים see √שׁנן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance angels From shana; change, i.e. Repetition -- X angels. see HEBREW shana Forms and Transliterations שִׁנְאָ֑ן שנאן shinAn šin’ān šin·’ānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 68:17 HEB: רִבֹּתַ֣יִם אַלְפֵ֣י שִׁנְאָ֑ן אֲדֹנָ֥י בָ֝֗ם NAS: are myriads, thousands upon thousands; KJV: [even] thousands of angels: the Lord INT: are myriads thousands thousands the Lord Sinai 1 Occurrence |
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