Strong's Lexicon shay: Gift, tribute, present Original Word: שַׁי Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאָה (sha'ah), which can mean to lay waste or to be desolate, but in this context, it is used in a more positive sense. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shay," the concept of a gift or offering can be related to Greek words such as δῶρον (dōron - Strong's Greek 1435), meaning gift or present, often used in the context of offerings to God. Usage: The Hebrew word "shay" refers to a gift or tribute, often presented as an offering to a superior or as a sign of respect and allegiance. It is used in contexts where a gift is given to honor someone or to seek favor. The term can also imply a voluntary offering, given out of gratitude or devotion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, presenting gifts or tributes was a common practice to show respect, allegiance, or to seek favor from a king or deity. These gifts could be material goods, such as livestock, precious metals, or other valuable items. The act of giving a "shay" was not only a social custom but also a religious one, as offerings were made to God as a sign of worship and thanksgiving. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a gift (offered as homage) NASB Translation gift of homage (1), gifts (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁי noun masculine gift offered as homage (√ dubious; perhaps in spite of שׁ =  Arabic  , verb wish,  thing (weakened from thing desired); compare חֵפֶץ 4); — ׳יוּבַל שׁ Isaiah 18:7, ׳יֹבִילוּ שׁ Psalm 76:12, שָׁ֑י ׳יוֺב Psalm 68:30. שׁיא proper name, masculine 2 Samuel 20:25 Kt, see שְׁוָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance present Probably from shavah; a gift (as available) -- present. see HEBREW shavah Forms and Transliterations שַׁ֜י שַׁ֝֗י שָֽׁי׃ שי שי׃ šay šāy ShaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 68:29 HEB: יוֹבִ֖ילוּ מְלָכִ֣ים שָֽׁי׃ NAS: Kings will bring gifts to You. KJV: shall kings bring presents unto thee. INT: will bring Kings gifts Psalm 76:11 Isaiah 18:7 |
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