Strong’s H8138

שָׁנָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shanah

Pronunciation

shah-NAH

Definition

To change, to repeat, to do again

Meaning

to fold, duplicate, to transmute

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shanah" primarily means "to change" or "to repeat." It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament to denote the act of doing something again or altering something. This can refer to physical changes, such as the changing of garments, or more abstract changes, such as changes in behavior or circumstances. It also encompasses the idea of repetition, as in repeating an action or event.

Bible references

Genesis 41:32;1 Samuel 21:14;1 Samuel 26:8;2 Samuel 20:10;1 Kings 14:2;1 Kings 18:34;1 Kings 18:34;Nehemiah 13:21;Esther 1:7;Esther 2:9;Esther 3:8;Job 14:20;Job 29:22;Psalm 34:1;Psalm 89:34;Proverbs 17:9;Proverbs 24:21;Proverbs 26:11;Proverbs 31:5;Jeremiah 2:36;Jeremiah 52:33;Malachi 3:6