Strong's H8150 · Hebrew
שָׁנַן
shânan · /shaw-nan'/
Definition
to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate
KJV: prick, sharp(-en), teach diligently, whet.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁנַן across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy2 verses
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen
Deuteronomy 32:41If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
Psalms5 verses
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
Psalms 64:3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
Psalms 73:21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Psalms 120:4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Sharp: or, It is as the sharp arrows of the mighty man, with coals of juniper
Psalms 140:3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Proverbs1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8150 (shânan) mean?
to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate
How many times does H8150 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8150 (שָׁנַן) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sharp.”
How is shânan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8150 is rendered as “sharp” (4×), “whet” (2×), “diligently” (1×), “pricked” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שָׁנַן come from?
a primitive root;