Strong's Lexicon shenhabbim: Ivory Original Word: שֶׁנְהַבֵּים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words שֵׁן (shen, meaning "tooth" or "ivory") and הַבִּים (habbim, possibly a reference to elephants or a foreign term for ivory). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shenhabbim," the concept of ivory is present in the New Testament, such as in Revelation 18:12, where luxury items are listed, including ivory (Greek: ἐλέφας, elephas). Usage: The term "shenhabbim" refers specifically to ivory, a precious material obtained from the tusks of elephants. In the biblical context, it is often associated with wealth, luxury, and opulence. The use of ivory in ancient times was a symbol of affluence and was used in the construction of ornate objects and decorations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, ivory was a highly prized commodity. It was imported from regions where elephants were native, such as Africa and India. The trade of ivory was a significant aspect of commerce, and it was used in the crafting of furniture, inlays, and various decorative items. The presence of ivory in a household or palace was indicative of wealth and status. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition ivory NASB Translation ivory (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׁנְהַבִּים apparently noun masculine [plural], in list of Solomon's imports, 1 Kings 10:22 2Chronicles 9:21, AV RV ivory (elsewhere שֵׁן alone); hence הַבִּים = elephants according to Ges (in Thes) Ew Hi SchrZMG xxvii (1873), 709 COT1Kings, compare ᵐ5 (2 Chronicles, and A in 1Kings) ὀδόντων ἐλεφαντίνων, ᵑ9 (in 1Kings) dentes elephantorum, ᵑ7; but this very dubious; < read RöThes Th Be CheEB 1154 שֵׁן (וְ)הָבְנִים ivory (and) ebony (Ezekiel 27:15). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ivory From shen and the plural apparently of a foreign word; probably, tooth of elephants, i.e. Ivory tusk -- ivory. see HEBREW shen Forms and Transliterations שֶׁנְהַבִּ֥ים שנהבים šen·hab·bîm šenhabbîm shenhabBimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 10:22 HEB: זָהָ֣ב וָכֶ֔סֶף שֶׁנְהַבִּ֥ים וְקֹפִ֖ים וְתֻכִּיִּֽים׃ NAS: and silver, ivory and apes KJV: and silver, ivory, and apes, INT: gold and silver ivory and apes and peacocks 2 Chronicles 9:21 2 Occurrences |
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