Lexicon simel: Image, Likeness, Idol Original Word: שָׂמַאל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance go, turn on the, to the left A primitive root (denominative from smo'wl); to use the left hand or pass in that direction) -- (go, turn) (on the, to the) left. see HEBREW smo'wl NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from semovl Definition to take the left NASB Translation go to the left (2), left (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׂמְאֵל] verb denominative Hiph`il take the left (always opposed to הֵמִין): — Imperfect cohortative אַשְׂמְאִ֫ילָה Genesis 13:9; 2masculine plural, תַּשְׂמְאִ֫ילוּ Isaiah 30:21; Imperative feminine singular הַשְׂמִילִי (Ges§ 23f Kö1. 276) Ezekiel 21:21, compare Infinitive construct הַשְׂמִיל 2 Samuel 14:19; Participle מַשְׂמִאלִים 1 Chronicles 12:2; — 1 = go to the left Genesis 13:9 (J), Ezekiel 21:21. 2 figurative turn (aside) to the left (from true way) 2 Samuel 14:19; Isaiah 30:21. 3 use the left hand 1 Chronicles 12:2. [שָׂמַל] Hiph`il see [שַׂמְאַל] Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of left or left-handedness in the Greek New Testament is less frequently emphasized than in the Hebrew Bible. However, the Greek term ἀριστερός (aristeros) corresponds to the idea of the left or left hand. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the left side, particularly in contexts contrasting the right and left, such as in Matthew 6:3, "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." Usage: The term שָׂמַאל is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or directions associated with the left hand or the left side. It often appears in contexts where a distinction is made between the right and left, either in physical movement or metaphorical direction. Context: The Hebrew root שָׂמַאל (sāmaʾl) is primarily associated with the concept of the left hand or left side. In ancient Hebrew culture, the right hand was typically seen as the dominant or more favorable side, often associated with strength and blessing. Consequently, the left hand, while not necessarily negative, was considered the less dominant side. The verb form of שָׂמַאל is used to describe the act of turning or moving towards the left. This can be seen in various biblical narratives where individuals or groups are described as moving or turning leftward, often in contrast to the right. The term is used both literally, in terms of physical direction, and metaphorically, to indicate a divergence from the norm or expected path. In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of this term can be found in passages that describe directional movement or the use of the left hand in specific actions. Forms and Transliterations הַשְׂמִ֑ילִי השמילי וְאַשְׂמְאִֽילָה׃ וּלְהַשְׂמִ֗יל וּמַשְׂמִאלִים֙ ואשמאילה׃ ולהשמיל ומשמאלים תַשְׂמְאִֽילוּ׃ תשמאילו׃ haś·mî·lî hasMili haśmîlî ṯaś·mə·’î·lū ṯaśmə’îlū tasmeIlu ū·lə·haś·mîl ū·maś·mi·lîm ulehasMil ūləhaśmîl umasmiLim ūmaśmilîm veasmeIlah wə’aśmə’îlāh wə·’aś·mə·’î·lāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:9 HEB: וְאִם־ הַיָּמִ֖ין וְאַשְׂמְאִֽילָה׃ NAS: [to] the right, then I will go to the left. KJV: or if [thou depart] to the right hand, then I will go to the left. INT: if the right will go 2 Samuel 14:19 1 Chronicles 12:2 Isaiah 30:21 Ezekiel 21:16 5 Occurrences |
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