Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8127

Strong's H8127 · Hebrew

שֵׁן

shên · /shane/

Number
H8127
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שֵׁן
Transliteration
shên
Pronunciation
shane
KJV occurrences
48 verses

Definition

a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff

KJV: crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth.

Root / derivation: from H8150 (שָׁנַן); compare H8143 (שֶׁנְהַבִּים)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שֵׁן across 48 verses.

teeth31×
ivory10×
tooth9×
sharp2×
crag1×
forefront1×
tooth's1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

48 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Exodus2 verses
Leviticus1 verse
Numbers1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
1 Samuel3 verses
1 Kings2 verses
2 Chronicles1 verse
Job7 verses
Psalms8 verses
Psalms 3:7

Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Psalms 35:16

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

Psalms 37:12

The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth

Psalms 45:8

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

Psalms 57:4

My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Psalms 58:6

Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.

Psalms 112:10

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Psalms 124:6

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Proverbs3 verses
Song of Solomon4 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
Lamentations2 verses
Ezekiel3 verses
Joel1 verse
Amos3 verses
Micah1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8127 (shên) mean?

a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff

How many times does H8127 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8127 (שֵׁן) appears in 48 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “teeth.”

How is shên translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8127 is rendered as “teeth” (31×), “ivory” (10×), “tooth” (9×), “sharp” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word שֵׁן come from?

from H8150 (שָׁנַן); compare H8143 (שֶׁנְהַבִּים)