7698. sheger

Lexicon

sheger: Offspring, young, increase

Original Word: שֶׁגֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: sheger
Pronunciation: SHEH-ger
Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-ger)
Definition: Offspring, young, increase
Meaning: the fetus

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

eject

From an unused root probably meaning to eject; the fetus (as finally expelled) -- that cometh of, increase.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
offspring, young (of beasts)
NASB Translation
increase (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שֶׁ֫גֶּר noun [feminine Albr^{ZAW xvi (1896), 70}] offspring, young of beasts (שגר id. Ecclus 40:19; compare We^{Skizzen iii. 170}); — construct ׳שׁ; — בְּהֵמָה ׳כָּלמֶּֿטֶר שׁ Exodus 13:12 (J; רֶחֶם ׳כָּלטֿ precedes); also שְׁגַר אֲלָפֶיךָ Deuteronomy 7:13; Deuteronomy 28:4,18,51 (all "" עַשְׁתְּרֹת צאֹנֶ֑ךָ).

שַׁד, II. שֹׁד breast, see שׁדה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bear or bring forth.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint that aligns with the concept of "Sheger" is Strong's Greek Number G3388, μαστός (mastós), which refers to the breast or teat, often used metaphorically to denote offspring or young ones in a nurturing context.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term שֶׁגֶר (Sheger) within its biblical and cultural context, highlighting its significance in the religious and societal practices of ancient Israel.

Usage: The word "Sheger" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the young or offspring of animals, specifically referring to the firstborn of livestock. It is often associated with the laws concerning the firstborn offerings.

Context: • The term שֶׁגֶר (Sheger) appears in the context of the Hebrew Bible's legal and ritual texts, particularly in relation to the firstborn of animals. It is used to describe the offspring of livestock that are to be consecrated or offered to God as part of the covenantal laws given to the Israelites.
• In Deuteronomy 28:4, the word is used in a blessing context: "The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks."
• The concept of "Sheger" underscores the importance of firstborn offerings in the Israelite religious system, symbolizing dedication and gratitude to God for His provision and blessings.
• The term is also indicative of the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where livestock played a crucial role in the economy and religious practices.

Forms and Transliterations

שְׁגַ֥ר שְׁגַר־ שֶׁ֣גֶר שגר שגר־ šə·ḡar šə·ḡar- še·ḡer šəḡar šəḡar- šeḡer shegar Sheger

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 13:12
HEB: וְכָל־ פֶּ֣טֶר ׀ שֶׁ֣גֶר בְּהֵמָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֨ר
KJV: and every firstling that cometh of a beast
INT: of every offspring cometh beast you

Deuteronomy 7:13
HEB: וְתִֽירֹשְׁךָ֣ וְיִצְהָרֶ֗ךָ שְׁגַר־ אֲלָפֶ֙יךָ֙ וְעַשְׁתְּרֹ֣ת
NAS: and your oil, the increase of your herd
KJV: and thine oil, the increase of thy kine,
INT: and your new and your oil the increase of your herd and the young

Deuteronomy 28:4
HEB: וּפְרִ֣י בְהֶמְתֶּ֑ךָ שְׁגַ֥ר אֲלָפֶ֖יךָ וְעַשְׁתְּר֥וֹת
NAS: of your beasts, the increase of your herd
KJV: of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine,
INT: and the offspring of your beasts the increase of your herd and the young

Deuteronomy 28:18
HEB: וּפְרִ֣י אַדְמָתֶ֑ךָ שְׁגַ֥ר אֲלָפֶ֖יךָ וְעַשְׁתְּר֥וֹת
NAS: of your ground, the increase of your herd
KJV: of thy land, the increase of thy kine,
INT: and the produce of your ground the increase of your herd and the young

Deuteronomy 28:51
HEB: תִּיר֣וֹשׁ וְיִצְהָ֔ר שְׁגַ֥ר אֲלָפֶ֖יךָ וְעַשְׁתְּרֹ֣ת
NAS: nor the increase of your herd
KJV: or oil, [or] the increase of thy kine,
INT: new oil the increase of your herd the young

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7698
5 Occurrences

šə·ḡar- — 4 Occ.
še·ḡer — 1 Occ.