Lexicon si: To place, to set Original Word: שִׂיא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance excellency From the same as sow' by permutation; elevation -- excellency. see HEBREW sow' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nasa Definition loftiness NASB Translation loftiness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׂיא] noun masculine loftiness, figurative of pride: — אִםיַֿעֲלֶה לַשָּׁמַיִם שִׂיאוֺ Job 20:6 (of wicked). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂאָה (sā'āh), which means to lift up or to bear.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5311: ὕψος (hypsos) • height, elevation, exaltation. Usage: The term שִׂיא is used in the context of elevation or exaltation, often referring to a physical or metaphorical high place. It can denote a position of honor or prominence. Context: The Hebrew word שִׂיא (si') appears in the Old Testament to convey the concept of elevation or exaltation. It is used in various contexts to describe both physical and metaphorical heights. In Job 20:6, the term is employed to illustrate the temporary exaltation of the wicked: "Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds." This usage underscores the transient nature of human pride and the ultimate justice of God. The word captures the idea of being lifted up, whether in terms of physical stature, social status, or spiritual condition. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of pride and the importance of humility before God. Forms and Transliterations שִׂיא֑וֹ שיאו śî’ōw śî·’ōw siOLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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