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צִפֹּרֶן H6856
H6856 is the Hebrew word צִפֹּרֶן, transliterated tsippôren and said tsip-po'-ren. The King James Version most often renders it point.
What it means
properly, a claw, i.e. (human) nail; also the point of astyle (or pen, tipped with adamant).
Where it comes from
from H6852 (צָפַר) (in the denominative sense (from H6833 (צִפּוֹר)) of scratching).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: nail, point.
Verses using צִפֹּרֶן
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Jeremiah 17:1 · KJV
The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;
Common questions
What does Strong's H6856 mean?
H6856 is the Hebrew word צִפֹּרֶן (tsippôren), meaning properly, a claw, i.e. (human) nail; also the point of astyle (or pen, tipped with adamant).
How is H6856 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it point (1 time).
How many times does H6856 appear in the Bible?
צִפֹּרֶן (tsippôren) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6856 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6852 (צָפַר) (in the denominative sense (from H6833 (צִפּוֹר)) of scratching).
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