Strong's Lexicon Shaphat: To judge, govern, vindicate, punish Original Word: שָׁפַט Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2919 - κρίνω (krinō): To judge, decide, determine - G2923 - κριτής (kritēs): Judge, ruler Usage: The Hebrew verb "Shaphat" primarily means "to judge" or "to govern." It encompasses a range of judicial and leadership activities, including making decisions, delivering justice, and ruling over people. The term is often used in the context of legal and moral discernment, as well as in the administration of justice by leaders or judges appointed by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the role of a judge (shaphat) was crucial for maintaining social order and justice. Judges were leaders who not only settled disputes but also provided guidance and leadership to the people. The concept of judgment in the Hebrew Bible is deeply connected to the idea of righteousness and covenant faithfulness. God Himself is often depicted as the ultimate judge, who executes justice and righteousness on the earth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphat Definition "he has judged," five Isr. NASB Translation Shaphat (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁפָט proper name, masculine (he hath judged); — usually Σαφατ[θ]: 1 father of Elilsha 1 Kings 19:16,19; 2 Kings 3:11; 2 Kings 6:31. 2 prince of Simeon Numbers 13:5. 3 grandson of Zerubbabel 1 Chronicles 3:22. 4 Gaddite chief 1 Chronicles 5:12 (Σαβατ, Σαφαμ [ν]). 5 herdsman of David 1 Chronicles 27:29 (Σωφαν, A Σωφατ, ᵐ5L Σαφατ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shaphat From shaphat; judge; Shaphat, the name of four Israelites -- Shaphat. see HEBREW shaphat Forms and Transliterations וְשָׁפָ֖ט ושפט שָׁפָ֔ט שָׁפָ֖ט שָׁפָ֛ט שָׁפָט֙ שפט šā·p̄āṭ šāp̄āṭ shaFat veshaFat wə·šā·p̄āṭ wəšāp̄āṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:5 HEB: לְמַטֵּ֣ה שִׁמְע֔וֹן שָׁפָ֖ט בֶּן־ חוֹרִֽי׃ NAS: of Simeon, Shaphat the son KJV: of Simeon, Shaphat the son INT: the tribe of Simeon Shaphat the son of Hori 1 Kings 19:16 1 Kings 19:19 2 Kings 3:11 2 Kings 6:31 1 Chronicles 3:22 1 Chronicles 5:12 1 Chronicles 27:29 8 Occurrences |
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