Strong's Lexicon Shammoth: Shammoth Original Word: שַׁמּוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the root word שָׁמַם (shamem), meaning "to be desolate" or "to be appalled." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Shammoth, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of mighty warriors or heroes can be related to Greek terms like δυνατός (dunatos) meaning "mighty" or "powerful." Usage: Shammoth is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of one of David's mighty warriors. The name may carry connotations of desolation or astonishment, possibly reflecting the character or experiences of the individual or his family. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, family history, or divine encounters. Shammoth, as one of David's mighty men, would have been part of an elite group of warriors who were renowned for their bravery and loyalty to King David. This group played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamem Definition one of David's heroes, the same as NH8048 NASB Translation Shammoth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁמּוֺת proper name, masculine see foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shamoth Plural of shammah; ruins; Shammoth, an Israelite -- Shamoth. see HEBREW shammah Forms and Transliterations שַׁמּוֹת֙ שמות šam·mō·wṯ šammōwṯ shammOtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:27 HEB: שַׁמּוֹת֙ הַהֲרוֹרִ֔י חֶ֖לֶץ NAS: Shammoth the Harorite, Helez KJV: Shammoth the Harorite, Helez INT: Shammoth the Harorite Helez 1 Occurrence |
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