Original Word: פֶּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pen
Pronunciation: pen
Phonetic Spelling: (pane)
Definition: Lest, otherwise, for fear that
Meaning: an angle

Word Origin: A primitive particle

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for "pen" is μήποτε (mēpote), which also conveys a sense of caution or prevention.

Usage: The Hebrew word "pen" is a conjunction used to introduce a negative purpose or result clause. It is often translated as "lest" or "for fear that" in English. It serves to express caution or prevention, indicating an action or outcome that should be avoided.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the use of "pen" reflects a mindset of caution and foresight. The Israelites, living in a covenant relationship with God, were often reminded of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of adhering to God's commandments. The use of "pen" in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of vigilance and the avoidance of actions that could lead to negative outcomes or divine displeasure.

Word Origin
the same as pinnah, q.v.

מִּנָּה₂₈ noun feminine corner; — absolute ׳פ 2 Kings 14:13 +, construct מִּנַּת Jeremiah 31:40 +; suffix מִּנָּתָהּ Job 38:9, מִּנָּהּ Proverbs 7:8 (Ges^{§ 91e}); plural מִּנּוֺת absolute Zephaniah 1:16; 2Chronicles 26:15, מִּנִּים Zechariah 14:10; construct מִּנּוֺת 1 Kings 7:34 +, etc.; —

1. a. corner, of square objects 1 Kings 7:34 + 1 Kings 7:30 (read מִּנּוֺתָיו for מַּעֲמֹתָיו, compare Kit), Exodus 27:2; Exodus 38:2; Ezekiel 43:19; of house Job 1:19, roof Proverbs 7:12; Proverbs 21:9 = Proverbs 25:24; ׳אֶבֶן לְפ Jeremiah 51:26 i.e. a corner-stone; ׳אֶבֶן פ of earth Job 38:9; compare (figurative) Psalm 118:22, and (אבן omitted) Isaiah 28:16; ׳פ = street-corner2Chronicles 28:24.

b. specifically of wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah 3:24 (in southeast), Nehemiah 3:31; Nehemiah 3:32 (northeast); ׳שַׁעַד הַמּ 2 Kings 14:13 + "" 2 Chronicles 25:23 ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 and most (for ᵑ0 הַמּוֺנֶה ׳שׁ), + (see שַׁעַר); apparently with battlements 2 Chronicles 26:15; of cities in General הַנְּבֹהוֺת ׳הַמּ Zephaniah 1:16; of the nations Zephaniah 3:6.

2 figurative of chief, ruler as corner (support or defence), Judges 20:2; 1 Samuel 14:38; Isaiah 19:13 (read perhaps plural); Zechariah 10:4 (+יָתֵד q. v.).

corner

From an unused root meaning to turn; an angle (of a street or wall) -- corner.

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