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

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 2 Jumada al-Thani
الجمعة 2 جمادى الآخرة

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Jifn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Jifn

Jifn in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Jifn

What does « Jifn » mean in the Quran?