שָׁנֶה
A year (as a revolution of time)
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What does שָׁנֶה (shanim) mean in the Bible?
שָׁנֶה (shanim) is a Hebrew word meaning "a year (as a revolution of time)". a year (as a revolution of time) BDB: year Usage: whole age, × long, old, year(× -ly). The word represents the span or length of a person's life. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
Meaning
Cyclical time unit marking natural revolutions; foundational for age, covenant seasons, and divine chronology
a year (as a revolution of time) BDB: year Usage: whole age, × long, old, year(× -ly).
Why This Word Matters
The word represents the span or length of a person's life. Isaiah 21:13-17
The specified time frame underscores divine control over duration. Proverbs 10:27
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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