Strong’s H7890

שַׁיִן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shayin

Pronunciation

shane

Definition

Tooth

Meaning

urine

Usage

The Hebrew word "שֵׁן" (shen) primarily refers to a tooth, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts in the Hebrew Bible. Literally, it denotes the physical teeth of humans and animals. Metaphorically, it can symbolize power, strength, or the act of devouring and destruction.

Bible references

2 Kings 18:27;Isaiah 36:12