Strong’s H8132

שָׁנָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shana

Pronunciation

shah-NAH

Definition

Year

Meaning

to alter

Usage

The Hebrew word "shana" or "shanah" primarily refers to a "year" in the context of time. It is used to denote a full cycle of seasons, marking the passage of time in the Hebrew calendar. The term can also imply the concept of change or repetition, as each year brings a cycle of seasons and festivals.

Bible references

2 Kings 25:29;Ecclesiastes 8:1;Lamentations 4:1