שְׁתֵּי־תֹרִים אוֹ שְׁנֵי בְּנֵי יוֹנָה
Two ; also (as ordinal) twofold · a ring-dove , often (figuratively) as a term of endearment · a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.) · a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Canonical witness: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
שְׁנַיִם H8147 two ; also (as ordinal) twofold
תּוֹר H8449 a ring-dove , often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
בֵּן H1121 a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
יוֹנָה H3123 a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
What does שְׁתֵּי־תֹרִים אוֹ שְׁנֵי בְּנֵי יוֹנָה (šĕtê-tōrîm ʾô šĕnê bĕnê yônāh) mean in the Bible?
שְׁנַיִם · תּוֹר · בֵּן · יוֹנָה is a Hebrew word meaning "two ; also (as ordinal) twofold".
Full entry for שְׁתֵּי־תֹרִים אוֹ שְׁנֵי בְּנֵי יוֹנָה (H8147, H8449, H1121, H3123) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.