Strong's Lexicon yasam: To put, place, set Original Word: יָשַׂם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts might include τίθημι (tithēmi - Strong's Greek 5087), which also means to place or set. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yasam" generally means to put, place, or set something in a particular position. It is used in various contexts, often implying the act of establishing or appointing something or someone in a specific role or location. The term can also convey the idea of laying down or setting up an object or a decree. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of placing or setting something was often significant, symbolizing authority, intention, or dedication. For example, setting up stones as a memorial or placing the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies were acts imbued with religious and cultural meaning. The verb "yasam" would have been understood within this context of intentionality and purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as sum, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs [יָשַׂם] verb Imperfect וַיִּישֶׂם Genesis 50:26, and so Genesis 24:33 Kt, see שׂום, שׂים. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be put set A prim root; to place; intransitively, to be placed -- be put (set). Forms and Transliterations וַיִּ֥ישֶׂם וַיּוּשַׂ֤ם ויושם ויישם vaiYisem vaiyuSam way·yî·śem way·yū·śam wayyîśem wayyūśamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:33 HEB: [וַיִּישֶׂם כ] (וַיּוּשַׂ֤ם ק) לְפָנָיו֙ INT: be put before to eat Genesis 50:26 2 Occurrences |
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