8132. shana or shanah

Lexicon

shana or shanah: Year

Original Word: שָׁנָא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: shana
Pronunciation: shah-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-naw')
Definition: Year
Meaning: to alter

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

change

A primitive root; to alter -- change.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to change
NASB Translation
alter (1), beam (1), change (2), changed (4), changing (1), different (1), disguise (1), disguised (1), given to change (1), pervert (1), transferred (1), various (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 236 • ἀλλάσσω (allassō): to change, alter
• Strong's Greek Number 3339 • μεταμορφόω (metamorphoō): to transform, transfigure
• Strong's Greek Number 3345 • μετασχηματίζω (metaschēmatizō): to change the form of, transform

These Greek entries correspond to the Hebrew concept of change and transformation, reflecting similar themes of alteration and renewal found in the New Testament.

Usage: The verb שָׁנָא (shana') is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of changing or altering something. It can refer to physical changes, transformations, or alterations in behavior or circumstances.

Context: The Hebrew verb שָׁנָא (shana') is a primitive root that conveys the concept of change or alteration. It appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often implying a transformation or modification of a state or condition. The term can be used in both literal and metaphorical senses, encompassing changes in physical appearance, behavior, or even divine intervention that alters the course of events.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of שָׁנָא is illustrated in passages where transformation is a central theme. For example, in the context of divine action, God may change the circumstances of individuals or nations, reflecting His sovereign will and purpose. The verb can also describe personal transformation, where individuals undergo a change in character or behavior.

The concept of change is significant in biblical theology, as it often relates to themes of repentance, renewal, and divine intervention. The ability to change is seen as a reflection of God's power and the dynamic nature of His creation. In the biblical narrative, change can be both positive and negative, depending on the context and the moral implications of the transformation.

Forms and Transliterations

וְשִׁנָּ֕א ושנא יְשֻׁנֶּֽא׃ יִשְׁנֶ֖א ישנא ישנא׃ veshinNa wə·šin·nā wəšinnā yə·šun·ne yeshunNe yəšunne yiš·ne yishNe yišne

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 25:29
HEB: וְשִׁנָּ֕א אֵ֖ת בִּגְדֵ֣י
NAS: Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes
KJV: And changed his prison garments:
INT: changed clothes his prison

Ecclesiastes 8:1
HEB: וְעֹ֥ז פָּנָ֖יו יְשֻׁנֶּֽא׃
NAS: him and causes his stern face to beam.
KJV: of his face shall be changed.
INT: his stern face to beam

Lamentations 4:1
HEB: יוּעַ֣ם זָהָ֔ב יִשְׁנֶ֖א הַכֶּ֣תֶם הַטּ֑וֹב
NAS: gold has changed! The sacred
KJV: fine gold changed! the stones
INT: dark the gold has changed gold the pure

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8132
3 Occurrences

wə·šin·nā — 1 Occ.
yə·šun·ne — 1 Occ.
yiš·ne — 1 Occ.