Strong's H6435 · Hebrew
פֵּן
pên · /pane/
Definition
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
KJV: (lest) (peradventure), that...not.
Root / derivation: from H6437 (פָּנָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פֵּן across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis4 verses
But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Genesis 24:6And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.
Genesis 31:31And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.
Genesis 42:4But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6435 (pên) mean?
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
How many times does H6435 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6435 (פֵּן) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “peradventure.”
How is pên translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6435 is rendered as “peradventure” (2×), “lest” (1×), “not” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פֵּן come from?
from H6437 (פָּנָה);