Strong’s H8146

שָׂנִיא

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

saniy'

Pronunciation

sah-nee

Definition

Scarlet

Meaning

hated

Usage

The Hebrew word "sani" refers to the color scarlet, a bright red color with a slight orange tint. In the Bible, it is often associated with wealth, luxury, and sin. Scarlet was a color used in the tabernacle and priestly garments, symbolizing both the richness of God's provision and the seriousness of sin that required atonement.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 21:15