What does « Jifn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Jifn (جفن) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

جفن
Jifn
Root: ج - ف - ن
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Jifn

Al-jafna: vessel specific to food, plural 'jifân'.

Allah says: 'And bowls (jifân) like watering troughs' (Saba': 13).

This verse describes the immense vessels made for Solomon, attesting to Allah's favors toward him and his ability to host many guests.

Jifn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Saba : 13 Meccan
﴿يَعْمَلُونَ لَهُۥ مَا يَشَآءُ مِن مَّحَٰرِيبَ وَتَمَٰثِيلَ وَجِفَانٍ كَٱلْجَوَابِ وَقُدُورٍ رَّاسِيَٰتٍ ٱعْمَلُوٓا۟ ءَالَ دَاوُۥدَ شُكْرًا وَقَلِيلٌ مِّنْ عِبَادِىَ ٱلشَّكُورُ﴾
They made for him what he willed of elevated chambers, statues, bowls like reservoirs, and stationary kettles. [We said], "Work, O family of David, in gratitude." And few of My servants are grateful.

Words from the same root as Jifn

أنف
Anf
جرف
Jurf
جفأ
Jfa
جنب
Janb
جنح
Juniḥa
جند
Jund
جنف
Janaf
جنى
Jnā

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