Berean Strong's Lexicon Shimath: Shimath Original Word: שִׁמְעַת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Shimath, the concept of hearing and listening is echoed in the Greek New Testament with words like ἀκούω (akouo, Strong's Greek 191), which means "to hear." Usage: Shimath is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a female figure, indicating a person who is characterized by the act of hearing or listening. The name reflects a cultural emphasis on the importance of listening and obedience, which are central themes in the Hebrew Scriptures. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to reflect personal characteristics, divine attributes, or significant events. The root שָׁמַע (shama) is significant in the Hebrew Bible, as hearing and obeying God's word is a recurring theme. The name Shimath would have carried connotations of attentiveness and receptivity to divine instruction, which were highly valued traits in the biblical context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition an Ammonite woman NASB Translation Shimeath (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁמְעָת proper name, feminine2Chronicles 24:26 mother of one of Joash's murderers, 2 Kings 12 :22 (Ιεμουαθ), called Ammonitess 2 Chronicles 24:26 (Σαμα(αθ)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shimath Feminine of shema'; annunciation; Shimath, an Ammonitess -- Shimath. see HEBREW shema' Forms and Transliterations מעת שִׁ֠מְעָת שִׁמְעָת֙ שמעת mə‘āṯ mə·‘āṯ meat shimAt šim‘āṯ šim·‘āṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 12:21 HEB: וְיוֹזָבָ֣ד בֶּן־ שִׁ֠מְעָת וִיהוֹזָבָ֨ד בֶּן־ NAS: the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad KJV: the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad INT: Josabad the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son 2 Chronicles 24:26 2 Occurrences |
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