Strong’s H8139

שְׁנָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shnah

Pronunciation

shay-naw'

Definition

Sleep

Meaning

sleep

Usage

The Hebrew word "shenah" primarily refers to the state of sleep, a natural and recurring state of rest for the body and mind. It is often used in the context of physical rest but can also imply spiritual or metaphorical rest. In the Hebrew Bible, "shenah" is used to describe both literal sleep and a deeper, sometimes spiritual, rest or slumber.

Bible references

Daniel 6:18