Strong's Lexicon Shimrath: Shimrath Original Word: שִׁמְרָת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to keep, guard, observe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Shimrath, the concept of guarding or keeping is reflected in Greek words such as τηρέω (tēreō - Strong's Greek 5083), which means "to keep, guard, observe." Usage: Shimrath is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with the idea of guarding or protection, reflecting the root meaning of "to keep" or "to guard." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given with significant meanings, reflecting the character, destiny, or divine purpose of the individual. The root שָׁמַר (shamar) is frequently used in the context of God's commandments, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and faithfulness. Names like Shimrath would have carried connotations of divine protection or a calling to be vigilant in one's duties. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamar Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Shimrath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁמְרָת proper name, masculine in Benjamin 1 Chronicles 8:21, Σαμαραθ, #NAME?. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shimrath From shamar; guardship; Shimrath, an Israelite -- Shimrath. see HEBREW shamar Forms and Transliterations וְשִׁמְרָ֖ת ושמרת veshimRat wə·šim·rāṯ wəšimrāṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:21 HEB: וַעֲדָיָ֧ה וּבְרָאיָ֛ה וְשִׁמְרָ֖ת בְּנֵ֥י שִׁמְעִֽי׃ NAS: Beraiah and Shimrath [were] the sons KJV: and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons INT: Adaiah Beraiah and Shimrath the sons of Shimei 1 Occurrence |