Strong's Lexicon simel: Image, Likeness, Idol Original Word: שָׂמַאל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to resemble or to be like. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar concepts is εἰκών (eikōn), Strong's Greek #1504, which also means image or likeness. Usage: The Hebrew word "simel" refers to an image or likeness, often used in the context of idols or representations of deities. It conveys the idea of a physical representation that is meant to resemble or symbolize something else, typically in a religious or cultic context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, the creation and worship of images or idols were common practices. These images were often crafted to represent deities and were used in various religious rituals. The Hebrew Bible, however, strongly condemns the making and worship of idols, emphasizing the worship of Yahweh as the one true God. The use of "simel" in the Hebrew Scriptures often highlights the tension between the worship of Yahweh and the idolatrous practices of surrounding nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from semovl Definition to take the left NASB Translation go to the left (2), left (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׂמְאֵל] verb denominative Hiph`il take the left (always opposed to הֵמִין): — Imperfect cohortative אַשְׂמְאִ֫ילָה Genesis 13:9; 2masculine plural, תַּשְׂמְאִ֫ילוּ Isaiah 30:21; Imperative feminine singular הַשְׂמִילִי (Ges§ 23f Kö1. 276) Ezekiel 21:21, compare Infinitive construct הַשְׂמִיל 2 Samuel 14:19; Participle מַשְׂמִאלִים 1 Chronicles 12:2; — 1 = go to the left Genesis 13:9 (J), Ezekiel 21:21. 2 figurative turn (aside) to the left (from true way) 2 Samuel 14:19; Isaiah 30:21. 3 use the left hand 1 Chronicles 12:2. [שָׂמַל] Hiph`il see [שַׂמְאַל] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance go, turn on the, to the left A primitive root (denominative from smo'wl); to use the left hand or pass in that direction) -- (go, turn) (on the, to the) left. see HEBREW smo'wl Forms and Transliterations הַשְׂמִ֑ילִי השמילי וְאַשְׂמְאִֽילָה׃ וּלְהַשְׂמִ֗יל וּמַשְׂמִאלִים֙ ואשמאילה׃ ולהשמיל ומשמאלים תַשְׂמְאִֽילוּ׃ תשמאילו׃ haś·mî·lî hasMili haśmîlî ṯaś·mə·’î·lū ṯaśmə’îlū tasmeIlu ū·lə·haś·mîl ū·maś·mi·lîm ulehasMil ūləhaśmîl umasmiLim ūmaśmilîm veasmeIlah wə’aśmə’îlāh wə·’aś·mə·’î·lāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:9 HEB: וְאִם־ הַיָּמִ֖ין וְאַשְׂמְאִֽילָה׃ NAS: [to] the right, then I will go to the left. KJV: or if [thou depart] to the right hand, then I will go to the left. INT: if the right will go 2 Samuel 14:19 1 Chronicles 12:2 Isaiah 30:21 Ezekiel 21:16 5 Occurrences |
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