Strong’s H8147

שְׁנַיִם

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

shnayim

Pronunciation

shen-ah'-yim or shet-tah'-yim

Definition

Two

Meaning

two, twofold

Usage

The Hebrew words שְׁנַיִם (shenayim) and שְׁתַּיִם (shettayim) are the masculine and feminine forms, respectively, of the number "two." They are used to denote the quantity of two in various contexts, including counting objects, people, or time periods. The distinction between the masculine and feminine forms is important in Hebrew grammar, as it aligns with the gender of the noun being quantified.

Bible references

Genesis 1:16;Genesis 2:25;Genesis 3:7;Genesis 4:19;Genesis 5:8;Genesis 5:18;Genesis 5:20;Genesis 5:26;Genesis 5:28;Genesis 6:19;Genesis 6:20;Genesis 7:2;Genesis 7:9;Genesis 7:9;Genesis 7:15;Genesis 7:15;Genesis 9:22;Genesis 9:23;Genesis 10:25;Genesis 11:20;Genesis 14:4;Genesis 17:20;Genesis 19:1;Genesis 19:8;Genesis 19:15