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פֵּן H6435
H6435 is the Hebrew word פֵּן, transliterated pên and said pane. The King James Version most often renders it lest.
What it means
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest.
Where it comes from
from H6437 (פָּנָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (lest) (peradventure), that...not.
Verses using פֵּן
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 3:3 · KJV
But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Genesis 24:6 · KJV
And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.
Genesis 31:31 · KJV
And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.
Genesis 42:4 · KJV
But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6435 mean?
H6435 is the Hebrew word פֵּן (pên), meaning properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest.
How is H6435 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lest (1 time), not (1 time), peradventure (1 time), lest peradventure (1 time).
How many times does H6435 appear in the Bible?
פֵּן (pên) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6435 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6437 (פָּנָה).
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