8079. semamith
Berean Strong's Lexicon
semamith: Lizard

Original Word: שְׂמָמִית
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: semamith
Pronunciation: seh-mah-MEETH
Phonetic Spelling: (sem-aw-meeth')
Definition: Lizard
Meaning: a lizard

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be slender

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "semamith," as it is a specific Hebrew term. However, the concept of small creatures displaying wisdom can be related to Greek terms for wisdom and understanding, such as σοφία (sophia, Strong's Greek 4678).

Usage: The term "semamith" refers to a small creature, traditionally understood to be a type of lizard. In the context of the Bible, it is noted for its ability to dwell in kingly palaces despite its small size, symbolizing wisdom and resourcefulness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, lizards were common and often observed in various environments, including homes and palaces. They were known for their agility and ability to navigate through small spaces. The mention of the semamith in the Bible highlights the creature's ability to thrive in prestigious settings, which would have been a notable observation in a time when such animals were often seen as insignificant.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
(a kind of) lizard
NASB Translation
lizard (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שְׂמָמִית noun feminine a kind of lizard (so ᵐ5 ᵑ9 ᵑ7Leviticus 11:30 compare StrPr (also on שׂ > שׁ)); — absolute ׳שׂ Proverbs 30:28 (compare Shipley-CookEncy. Bib. LIZARD).

שׂמר (apparently √ of following; meaning dubious).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
spider

Probably from shamem (in the sense of poisoning); a lizard (from the superstition of its noxiousness) -- spider.

see HEBREW shamem

Forms and Transliterations
ממית שְׂ֭מָמִית mā·mîṯ mamit māmîṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 30:28
HEB: שְׂ֭מָמִית בְּיָדַ֣יִם תְּתַפֵּ֑שׂ
NAS: The lizard you may grasp
KJV: The spider taketh hold with her hands,
INT: the lizard the hands may grasp

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8079
1 Occurrence


mā·mîṯ — 1 Occ.
















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