Strong’s H8127

שֵׁן

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shen

Pronunciation

shane

Definition

Tooth

Meaning

a tooth, ivory, a cliff

Usage

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

Bible references

Genesis 49:12;Exodus 21:24;Exodus 21:24;Exodus 21:27;Exodus 21:27;Exodus 21:27;Leviticus 24:20;Leviticus 24:20;Numbers 11:33;Deuteronomy 19:21;Deuteronomy 19:21;Deuteronomy 32:24;1 Samuel 2:13;1 Samuel 14:4;1 Samuel 14:4;1 Samuel 14:5;1 Kings 10:18;1 Kings 22:39;2 Chronicles 9:17;Job 4:10;Job 13:14;Job 16:9;Job 19:20;Job 29:17;Job 39:28