Strong's Lexicon Shammah: Shammah Original Word: שַׁמָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמֵם (shamem), meaning "to be desolate" or "to be appalled." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Shammah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of a mighty warrior or hero can be related to Greek terms like ἥρως (hērōs), meaning "hero." Usage: Shammah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably associated with one of David's mighty warriors. The name itself can carry the connotation of "desolation" or "astonishment," reflecting the root meaning of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes prophetic or descriptive of a person's character or destiny. Shammah, as one of David's mighty men, would have been a figure of considerable valor and strength, contributing to the military successes of King David's reign. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who played a crucial role in establishing and defending the kingdom of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamem Definition an Edomite, also several Isr. NASB Translation Shammah (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שַׁמָּה proper name, masculine 1. in Edom Genesis 36:13,17; 1 Chronicles 1:37 usually Σομε. 2 third son of Jesse 1 Samuel 16:9; 1 Samuel 17:13, Σαμ(μ)α, ᵐ5L Σαμαα; see שִׁמְעָא, שִׁמְעָה, שִׁמְעִי. 3 Σαμαια(ς), etc., heroes of David: a. 2 Samuel 23:11 (omitted accidentally "" 1 Chronicles 11:13 Dr), 1 Chronicles 11:33. b. 1 Chronicles 11:25 = שַׁמּוֺת 1 Chronicles 11:27, Σαμαωθ, Σαμ(μ)ωθ; probably also שַׁמְהוּת 1 Chronicles 27:8. p 1030,1035 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shammah The same as shammah; Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites -- Shammah. see HEBREW shammah Forms and Transliterations שַׁמָּ֑ה שַׁמָּ֖ה שַׁמָּ֣ה שַׁמָּ֥ה שַׁמָּֽה׃ שַׁמָּה֙ שמה שמה׃ šam·māh šammāh shamMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:13 HEB: נַ֥חַת וָזֶ֖רַח שַׁמָּ֣ה וּמִזָּ֑ה אֵ֣לֶּ֣ה NAS: and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. KJV: and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: INT: Nahath and Zerah Shammah and Mizzah These Genesis 36:17 1 Samuel 16:9 1 Samuel 17:13 2 Samuel 23:25 2 Samuel 23:33 1 Chronicles 1:37 7 Occurrences |
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