Strong's Lexicon shamen: Fat, rich, fertile Original Word: שָׁמֵן Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַן (shaman), meaning "to be fat" or "to grow fat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "fatness" or "richness" in the Greek New Testament can be related to words like πλοῦτος (ploutos, G4149), meaning "wealth" or "riches," and εὐπορέω (euporeo, G2141), meaning "to prosper." Usage: The Hebrew word "shamen" primarily describes something that is fat or rich, often used in the context of fertile land or abundant produce. It conveys a sense of prosperity and blessing, as fatness was traditionally associated with health, wealth, and divine favor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fatness was a symbol of abundance and prosperity. The agricultural society valued fertile land and abundant harvests, which were seen as blessings from God. The concept of "shamen" would have been understood as a positive attribute, reflecting God's provision and favor. In a broader sense, it also symbolized spiritual richness and the blessings of a life lived in accordance with God's will. Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁמֵן adjective fat, robust; — ׳שׁ masculine Judges 3:29 +, feminine שְׁנֵנָה Genesis 49:20 +; — 1 fat, rich, of food, Genesis 49:20 (poem in J), Isaiah 30:23 (+ דָּשֵׁן), Habakkuk 1:16 (""); of land, festile Numbers 13:20 (E), Nehemiah 9:25,35, pasturage Ezekiel 34:14; 1 Chronicles 4:40. (1Samuel 15:9 see מִשְׁנֶה 3). 2 stout, robust, of men Judges 3:29 ("" אִישׁ חַיִל; see GFM); feminine collective (figurative of flock) Ezekiel 34:16 (+ הַחֲזְקָהִ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fat, lusty, plenteous From shaman; greasy, i.e. Gross; figuratively, rich -- fat, lusty, plenteous. see HEBREW shaman Forms and Transliterations הַשְּׁמֵנָ֧ה הַשְּׁמֵנָ֨ה השמנה וְהַשְּׁמֵנָ֛ה וְשָׁמֵ֑ן והשמנה ושמן שְׁמֵנָ֣ה שְׁמֵנָה֒ שָׁמֵ֖ן שָׁמֵ֛ן שָׁמֵ֣ן שמן שמנה haš·šə·mê·nāh hashshemeNah haššəmênāh šā·mên šāmên šə·mê·nāh šəmênāh shaMen shemeNah vehashshemeNah veshaMen wə·haš·šə·mê·nāh wə·šā·mên wəhaššəmênāh wəšāmênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:20 HEB: מֵאָשֵׁ֖ר שְׁמֵנָ֣ה לַחְמ֑וֹ וְה֥וּא NAS: his food shall be rich, And he will yield KJV: his bread [shall be] fat, and he shall yield INT: Asher shall be rich his food and he Numbers 13:20 Judges 3:29 1 Chronicles 4:40 Nehemiah 9:25 Nehemiah 9:35 Isaiah 30:23 Ezekiel 34:14 Ezekiel 34:16 Habakkuk 1:16 10 Occurrences |
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