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פָּנִין H6443
H6443 is the Hebrew word פָּנִין, transliterated pânîyn and said paw-neen'. The King James Version most often renders it than rubies.
What it means
probably a pearl (as round).
Where it comes from
or פָּנִי; from the same as H6434 (פֵּן).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ruby.
Verses using פָּנִין
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Proverbs 3:15 · KJV
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Proverbs 8:11 · KJV
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Proverbs 20:15 · KJV
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Lamentations 4:7 · KJV
Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
Common questions
What does Strong's H6443 mean?
H6443 is the Hebrew word פָּנִין (pânîyn), meaning probably a pearl (as round).
How is H6443 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it than rubies (3 times), rubies (1 time).
How many times does H6443 appear in the Bible?
פָּנִין (pânîyn) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6443 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or פָּנִי; from the same as H6434 (פֵּן).
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