8143. shenhabbim

Lexicon

shenhabbim: Ivory

Original Word: שֶׁנְהַבֵּים
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shenhabbiym
Pronunciation: shen-hab-beem'
Phonetic Spelling: (shen-hab-beem')
Definition: Ivory
Meaning: probably, tooth of elephants, ivory tusk

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ivory

From shen and the plural apparently of a foreign word; probably, tooth of elephants, i.e. Ivory tusk -- ivory.

see HEBREW shen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
ivory
NASB Translation
ivory (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שֶׁנְהַבִּים apparently noun masculine [plural], in list of Solomon's imports, 1 Kings 10:22 2Chronicles 9:21, AV RV ivory (elsewhere שֵׁן alone); hence הַבִּים = elephants according to Ges (in Thes) Ew Hi Schr^{ZMG xxvii (1873), 709} COT^1Kings, compare ᵐ5 (2 Chronicles, and A in 1Kings) ὀδόντων ἐλεφαντίνων, ᵑ9 (in 1Kings) dentes elephantorum, ᵑ7; but this very dubious; < read Rö^Thes Th Be Che^{EB 1154} שֵׁן (וְ)הָבְנִים ivory (and) ebony (Ezekiel 27:15).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שֵׁן (shen, meaning "tooth") and הַבִּים (habbim, possibly related to elephants).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry for ivory is G1661 (ἐλέφας, elephas), which also refers to ivory or the tusk of an elephant. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar luxury items and trade goods, reflecting the continued value of ivory in the Greco-Roman world.

Usage: The word "shenhabim" is used in the context of describing valuable materials, specifically ivory, which was a luxury item in ancient times. It is mentioned in the context of trade and wealth.

Context: The Hebrew term שֶׁנְהַבֵּים (shenhabim) appears in the Old Testament as a reference to ivory, a precious material highly valued in the ancient Near East. Ivory was often used in the creation of ornate objects, furniture, and decorations due to its beauty and rarity. The term is found in passages that describe the wealth and opulence of certain individuals or nations, highlighting the significance of ivory as a symbol of affluence and luxury.

In the Berean Standard Bible, "shenhabim" is mentioned in 1 Kings 10:22 and 2 Chronicles 9:21, where it is part of the list of goods brought to King Solomon by his fleet of ships. These passages illustrate the extensive trade networks and the accumulation of wealth during Solomon's reign, with ivory being one of the many exotic items imported from distant lands.

The use of "shenhabim" in these contexts underscores the historical and cultural importance of ivory in the biblical world, serving as a testament to the interconnectedness of ancient economies and the high value placed on luxury goods.

Forms and Transliterations

שֶׁנְהַבִּ֥ים שנהבים šen·hab·bîm šenhabbîm shenhabBim

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 10:22
HEB: זָהָ֣ב וָכֶ֔סֶף שֶׁנְהַבִּ֥ים וְקֹפִ֖ים וְתֻכִּיִּֽים׃
NAS: and silver, ivory and apes
KJV: and silver, ivory, and apes,
INT: gold and silver ivory and apes and peacocks

2 Chronicles 9:21
HEB: זָהָ֣ב וָכֶ֔סֶף שֶׁנְהַבִּ֥ים וְקוֹפִ֖ים וְתוּכִּיִּֽים׃
NAS: and silver, ivory and apes
KJV: and silver, ivory, and apes,
INT: gold and silver ivory and apes and peacocks

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8143
2 Occurrences

šen·hab·bîm — 2 Occ.