7897. shith
Strong's Lexicon
shith: To set, place, put, appoint

Original Word: שִׁית
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shiyth
Pronunciation: sheeth
Phonetic Spelling: (sheeth)
Definition: To set, place, put, appoint
Meaning: a dress

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5087 (tithēmi): To place, set, put

- G2525 (kathistēmi): To appoint, set down, constitute

Usage: The Hebrew verb "shith" primarily means to set, place, or put something in a particular position. It can also imply appointing or assigning a role or task. This verb is used in various contexts, including physical placement, mental consideration, and the establishment of laws or decrees.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of setting or placing something was often significant, symbolizing authority, intention, or dedication. For example, setting stones could mark a boundary or commemorate an event. Appointing someone to a position was a formal act that conferred responsibility and authority. The use of "shith" reflects the importance of intentionality and order in Hebrew society, where actions were often imbued with spiritual and communal significance.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shith
Definition
a garment
NASB Translation
dressed (1), garment (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שִׁית noun masculine garment (NöBeiträge, 41 f., compare Syriac appearance, and question שִׁיֻּת?); — construct שִׁית זוֺנָה Proverbs 7:10; figurative חָמָס Psalm 73:6 (see II. עטף).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
attire

From shiyth; a dress (as put on) -- attire.

see HEBREW shiyth

Forms and Transliterations
ית שִׁ֝֗ית שִׁ֥ית שית shit šîṯ t ṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 73:6
HEB: גַאֲוָ֑ה יַעֲטָף־ שִׁ֝֗ית חָמָ֥ס לָֽמוֹ׃
NAS: is their necklace; The garment of violence
KJV: violence covereth them [as] a garment.
INT: pride covers the garment of violence

Proverbs 7:10
HEB: אִ֭שָּׁה לִקְרָאת֑וֹ שִׁ֥ית ז֝וֹנָ֗ה וּנְצֻ֥רַת
NAS: [comes] to meet him, Dressed as a harlot
KJV: him a woman [with] the attire of an harlot,
INT: A woman met Dressed A harlot and cunning

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7897
2 Occurrences


šîṯ — 1 Occ.
ṯ — 1 Occ.















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