שני/ה
𐤔𐤍𐤉/𐤄
shên
its teeth
Tooth; a hard, calcified structure in the mouths of humans and animals, used for biting or chewing. In extended usage, may denote pointed objects resembling teeth (such as mountain peaks, edges, or prongs), a projection, or a destructive force (e.g., as a metaphor for devouring or consuming). In Aramaic passages within the Hebrew Bible, serves primarily in its literal sense but can carry figurative meanings as well.
Daniel 7:19 · Word #15
Lexicon H8128
| Lemma | שֵׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | shên |
| Strong's | H8128 |
| Definition | Tooth; a hard, calcified structure in the mouths of humans and animals, used for biting or chewing. In extended usage, may denote pointed objects resembling teeth (such as mountain peaks, edges, or prongs), a projection, or a destructive force (e.g., as a metaphor for devouring or consuming). In Aramaic passages within the Hebrew Bible, serves primarily in its literal sense but can carry figurative meanings as well. |
Morphology ANcfdc/Sp3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | its teeth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8128-02
her teeth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine plural in determined state with 3fs pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֵׁן derives from the root שנן, "to be sharp," and denotes a pointed structure, primarily a tooth. The form is feminine plural with a 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix, hence "her teeth," preserving both number and possession. |
View full lexicon entry for H8128 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
her teeth
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "its teeth". |