Lexicon peninim: Pearls, rubies, precious stones Original Word: פָנִין Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ruby Or paniy {paw-nee'}; from the same as pen; probably a pearl (as round) -- ruby. see HEBREW pen NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as pinnah Definition corals NASB Translation corals (1), jewels (4), pearls (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּנִינִים noun [feminine] plural corals (? as branching compare Arabic ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glitter or shine.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3037 (λίθος, lithos): While primarily meaning "stone," this term can be used in contexts where precious stones, including pearls, are implied. Usage: The term פָנִין (panin) is used in the context of describing pearls, which are precious and valuable objects often associated with beauty and wealth. Context: The Hebrew word פָנִין (panin) is a term that refers to pearls, which are known for their luster and value. In ancient times, pearls were highly prized and often used in jewelry and ornamentation. They symbolized wealth, beauty, and rarity. The rarity and beauty of pearls made them a fitting metaphor for something of great value and worth. While the specific term פָנִין does not appear frequently in the Hebrew Bible, the concept of pearls is understood within the broader cultural and historical context of the ancient Near East, where pearls were considered treasures. Forms and Transliterations מִפְּנִינִ֑ים מִפְּנִינִ֔ים מִפְּנִינִ֣ים מִפְּנִינִֽים׃ מִפְּנִינִ֑ים מפנינים מפנינים׃ פְּנִינִ֑ים פנינים mip·pə·nî·nîm mippeniNim mippənînîm pə·nî·nîm peniNim pənînîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 28:18 HEB: וּמֶ֥שֶׁךְ חָ֝כְמָ֗ה מִפְּנִינִֽים׃ NAS: of wisdom is above [that of] pearls. KJV: of wisdom [is] above rubies. INT: and the acquisition of wisdom pearls Proverbs 3:15 Proverbs 8:11 Proverbs 20:15 Proverbs 31:10 Lamentations 4:7 6 Occurrences |