Lexicon Shisha: Shisha Original Word: שִׁישָׁא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shisha From the same as shayish; whiteness; Shisha, an Israelite -- Shisha. see HEBREW shayish NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shayish Definition father of Solomon's scribes NASB Translation Shisha (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁישָׁא proper name, masculine Solomon's time, 1 Kings 4:3, Σαβα, Σεισα, ᵐ5L Σαφατ; compare שְׂרָיָה. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be white.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Shisha, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The name Shisha appears in the context of the Old Testament as the father of two officials in King Solomon's court. Context: Shisha is mentioned in the context of King Solomon's administration. In 1 Kings 4:3, Shisha is identified as the father of Elihoreph and Ahijah, who served as secretaries or scribes under Solomon. The role of a scribe was significant in the royal court, involving the recording of official documents, decrees, and possibly the management of state affairs. The mention of Shisha highlights the importance of his lineage, as his sons held prominent positions in the kingdom. The name Shisha itself, derived from a root meaning "to be white," may suggest a connotation of purity or clarity, which could metaphorically relate to the duties of a scribe in maintaining clear and accurate records. Forms and Transliterations שִׁישָׁ֖א שישא shiSha šî·šā šîšāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:3 HEB: וַאֲחִיָּ֛ה בְּנֵ֥י שִׁישָׁ֖א סֹפְרִ֑ים יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט NAS: the sons of Shisha [were] secretaries; KJV: the sons of Shisha, scribes; INT: and Ahijah the sons of Shisha scribes Jehoshaphat |
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