שָׁנַן

sha.nanto sharpenHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb9 occurrences4 books9 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate
Traditional renderings: prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Deuteronomy 6:7וְשִׁנַּנְתָּ֣ם · And you shall teach them diligently
    And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
  2. Deuteronomy 32:41שַׁנּוֹתִי֙ · I sharpen
    …when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me.
  3. Psalm 45:5שְׁנ֫וּנִ֥ים · pierce
    Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
  4. Psalm 64:3שָׁנְנ֣וּ · sharpen
    …who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows,
  5. Psalm 73:21אֶשְׁתּוֹנָֽן׃ · and I was pierced
    When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,
  6. Psalm 120:4שְׁנוּנִ֑ים · Sharp
    Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!
  7. Psalm 140:3שָֽׁנֲנ֣וּ · They sharpen
    They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah
  8. Proverbs 25:18שָׁנ֑וּן · or sharp
    Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
  9. Isaiah 5:28שְׁנוּנִ֔ים · are sharpened
    Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.