Hebrew · H6856, H8068

צִפֹּרֶן שָׁמִיר

Properly, a claw , i.e. (human) nail ; also the point of a style (or pen, tipped with adamant) · a thorn ; also (from its keenness for scratching) a gem, probably the diamond

This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.

Words in this compound — expand to study each participant

צִפֹּרֶן H6856 properly, a claw , i.e. (human) nail ; also the point of a style (or pen, tipped with adamant)

Pronunciation ṣipōren

Hard pointed extremity—whether animal claw, human nail, or stylus tip—emphasizing sharpness and durability.

Open lexicon entry →

שָׁמִיר H8068 a thorn ; also (from its keenness for scratching) a gem, probably the diamond

Pronunciation šāmiyr

Sharp hardness: object whose cutting edge makes it both destructive thorn and precious gem.

Open lexicon entry →

What does צִפֹּרֶן שָׁמִיר (tsipporen shamir) mean in the Bible?

צִפֹּרֶן · שָׁמִיר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "diamond/flint point".

Full entry for צִפֹּרֶן שָׁמִיר (H6856, H8068) · Open the biblical lexicon

Questions this entry answers

What does צִפֹּרֶן · שָׁמִיר mean in the Bible?

צִפֹּרֶן · שָׁמִיר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "diamond/flint point".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6856, H8068?

H6856, H8068 is connected to 13 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. diamond/flint point

Strong's H6856, H8068

Lexical occurrences 13 verses

Source Gloss

diamond/flint point

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

Full license details