Strong's Lexicon Shage or Shageh: To err, to go astray, to wander Original Word: שָׁגֶא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πλανάω (planáō), Strong's Greek #4105, which also means to lead astray or to wander. Usage: The Hebrew verb "Shage" or "Shageh" primarily conveys the idea of erring or going astray, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It is used to describe actions that deviate from a prescribed path or standard, particularly in relation to God's commandments or righteous living. The term can also imply a lack of understanding or inadvertent sin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, adherence to God's laws was central to community life and individual piety. The concept of "going astray" was not merely about physical wandering but was deeply tied to spiritual and moral deviation. The Israelites were often reminded of the importance of following God's commandments to maintain their covenant relationship with Him. The idea of erring or straying was significant in the context of communal and individual repentance and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shagah Definition father of one of David's heroes NASB Translation Shagee (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁגֵה (שָׁגֵא van d. H.) proper name, masculine father of a hero of David 1 Chronicles 11:34. — B Σωλα, A Σαγη, ᵐ5L Σαμαια. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shage Probably from shagah; erring; Shage, an Israelite -- Shage. see HEBREW shagah Forms and Transliterations שָׁגֵ֖ה שגה šā·ḡêh šāḡêh shaGehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:34 HEB: יוֹנָתָ֥ן בֶּן־ שָׁגֵ֖ה הַהֲרָרִֽי׃ ס NAS: the son of Shagee the Hararite, KJV: the son of Shage the Hararite, INT: Jonathan the son of Shagee the Hararite |