סְוֵנֵה
se.ve.neh
Syene
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided Strong's number and lexicon data, the Hebrew word "סְוֵנֵה" (se.ve.neh) corresponds to the proper name "Syene". This personal name is only mentioned twice in the Bible, indicating a singular or limited reference to an individual. The fact that "Syene" is classified under the semantic domain of "Proper Name: Person" suggests that it is a unique identifier, possibly a personal name of an ancient individual or a place associated with an important person. Without more information, it is not possible to discern the context or significance of this name beyond its occurrence in two separate passages. In essence, "Syene" appears to be a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, with a limited number of occurrences. Further study of the surrounding biblical text and historical context would be necessary to understand its full meaning and significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
therefore, behold, I am against you, and against your rivers. I will make the land of Egypt an utter waste and desolation, from the tower of Seveneh even to the border of Ethiopia.
Ezekiel 30:6“ ‘Yahweh says: “They also who uphold Egypt will fall. The pride of her power will come down. They will fall by the sword in it from the tower of Seveneh,” says the Lord Yahweh.