Strong's Lexicon shaphath: To set, place, put Original Word: שָׁפַת Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5087 (tithēmi): To set, put, place - G2523 (kathizō): To sit, set, appoint Usage: The Hebrew verb "shaphath" primarily means to set, place, or put something in a specific position or location. It conveys the action of arranging or positioning an object or person deliberately. This term is often used in contexts where something is being established or appointed to a particular role or place. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of setting or placing something was often significant, symbolizing authority, order, and purpose. For example, setting a king on a throne or placing the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies were acts imbued with deep spiritual and cultural meaning. The concept of setting or placing also extended to the establishment of laws, boundaries, and societal roles, reflecting the structured nature of ancient Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition to set (on the fire) NASB Translation establish (1), lay (1), put (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁפַת] verb denominative set (on the fire) (Late Hebrew; see √; Sabean שפת=bestow SabDenkmNo. 8, 1. 15); — Qal: 1. Imperative masculine singular שְׁפֹת הַסִּיר 2 Kings 4:38 set on the pot, so Ezekiel 24:3, compare Ezekiel 24:3 (strike out Co, not Krae; Toy allows); later more Generally (subject ׳י): Imperfect2masculine singular suffix תִּשְׁמְּתֵנִי Psalm 22:16 in the dust of death thou settest me. 2 ordain, establish, 2 masculine singular תִּשְׁמֹּת שָׁלוֺם לָ֑נוּ Isaiah 26:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bring, ordain, set on A primitive root; to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce -- bring, ordain, set on. Forms and Transliterations שְׁפֹ֔ת שְׁפֹ֤ת שְׁפֹת֙ שפת תִּשְׁפְּתֵֽנִי׃ תִּשְׁפֹּ֥ת תשפת תשפתני׃ šə·p̄ōṯ šəp̄ōṯ sheFot tiš·pə·ṯê·nî tiš·pōṯ tishpeTeni tishPot tišpəṯênî tišpōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 4:38 HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר לְנַעֲר֗וֹ שְׁפֹת֙ הַסִּ֣יר הַגְּדוֹלָ֔ה NAS: to his servant, Put on the large KJV: unto his servant, Set on the great INT: said to his servant Put pot the large Psalm 22:15 Isaiah 26:12 Ezekiel 24:3 Ezekiel 24:3 5 Occurrences |
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