Strong's Lexicon shamayin: Heavens, sky Original Word: שָׁמַיִן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be lofty Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3772 (οὐρανός, ouranos) – Often used in the New Testament to refer to the heavens or sky, as well as the dwelling place of God. Usage: The term "shamayin" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the heavens or the sky. It often refers to the physical expanse above the earth, including the atmosphere and outer space. In a broader theological context, it can also refer to the dwelling place of God, the realm of spiritual beings, and the ultimate destination of the righteous. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cosmology, the heavens were considered a multi-layered expanse above the earth. The Hebrews viewed the heavens as a firmament created by God, separating the waters above from the waters below (Genesis 1:6-8). The heavens were also seen as the domain of celestial bodies like the sun, moon, and stars, which were created to serve as signs and to mark seasons, days, and years (Genesis 1:14-18). Theologically, the heavens were understood as the throne of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and transcendence (Isaiah 66:1). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shamayim Definition heavens NASB Translation Heaven (1), heaven (29), heavens (2), sky (6). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance heaven (Aramaic) corresponding to shamayim -- heaven. see HEBREW shamayim Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׁמַיָּ֖א בִּשְׁמַיָּא֙ בשמיא לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א לִשְׁמַיָּ֣א לשמיא שְׁמַיָּ֑א שְׁמַיָּ֔א שְׁמַיָּ֖א שְׁמַיָּ֛א שְׁמַיָּ֜א שְׁמַיָּ֟א שְׁמַיָּ֡א שְׁמַיָּ֣א שְׁמַיָּ֣א ׀ שְׁמַיָּ֤א שְׁמַיָּ֥א שְׁמַיָּֽא׃ שְׁמַיָּא֙ שמיא שמיא׃ biš·may·yā bishmaiYa bišmayyā liš·may·yā lishmaiYa lišmayyā šə·may·yā šəmayyā shemaiYaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:11 HEB: דִֽי־ אֱלָ֨הּ שְׁמַיָּ֜א וְאַרְעָ֗א וּבָנַ֤יִן NAS: of the God of heaven and earth KJV: of the God of heaven and earth, INT: forasmuch of the God of heaven and earth rebuilding Ezra 5:12 Ezra 6:9 Ezra 6:10 Ezra 7:12 Ezra 7:21 Ezra 7:23 Ezra 7:23 Jeremiah 10:11 Jeremiah 10:11 Daniel 2:18 Daniel 2:19 Daniel 2:28 Daniel 2:37 Daniel 2:38 Daniel 2:44 Daniel 4:11 Daniel 4:12 Daniel 4:13 Daniel 4:15 Daniel 4:20 Daniel 4:21 Daniel 4:22 Daniel 4:23 Daniel 4:23 38 Occurrences |
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