Lexicon shema: To hear, listen, obey Original Word: שְׁמַע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hear, obey (Aramaic) corresponding to shama' -- hear, obey. see HEBREW shama' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shama Definition to hear NASB Translation hear (3), heard (4), hears (1), obey (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Corresponds to the Hebrew root שָׁמַע (shama), which means "to hear."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of hearing with understanding and obedience is found in Strong's Greek Number G3980, πείθομαι (peithomai), which means "to be persuaded" or "to obey." This Greek term reflects the idea of hearing that leads to a change in belief or action, aligning with the Aramaic and Hebrew understanding of שְׁמַע (shema). Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of hearing with comprehension and often implies a response or obedience to what is heard. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra. Context: The Aramaic verb שְׁמַע (shema) is a cognate of the Hebrew שָׁמַע (shama), sharing a similar semantic range. It is used in the context of hearing with the intent to understand or obey. In the Old Testament, this term is found in the Aramaic sections, such as in the book of Daniel, where it is used to describe the act of listening to decrees or commands with the expectation of compliance. For example, in Daniel 3:10, the term is used in the context of hearing the king's command regarding the worship of the golden image. The emphasis is on the intelligent reception of the message, which often leads to a corresponding action or response. Forms and Transliterations וְיִֽשְׁתַּמְּעֽוּן׃ וְשִׁמְעֵ֣ת וישתמעון׃ ושמעת יִשְׁמַ֡ע ישמע שְׁמַ֗ע שִׁמְעֵ֣ת שָֽׁמְעִ֣ין שָׁמְעִ֛ין שמע שמעין שמעת תִשְׁמְע֡וּן תשמעון šā·mə·‘în šāmə‘în šə·ma‘ šəma‘ shameIn sheMa shimEt šim‘êṯ šim·‘êṯ ṯiš·mə·‘ūn tishmeUn ṯišmə‘ūn veshimEt veYishtammeUn wə·šim·‘êṯ wə·yiš·tam·mə·‘ūn wəšim‘êṯ wəyištammə‘ūn yiš·ma‘ yishMa yišma‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:5 HEB: בְּעִדָּנָ֡א דִּֽי־ תִשְׁמְע֡וּן קָ֣ל קַרְנָ֣א NAS: that at the moment you hear the sound KJV: [That] at what time ye hear the sound INT: the moment forasmuch hear the sound of the horn Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 Daniel 5:14 Daniel 5:16 Daniel 5:23 Daniel 6:14 Daniel 7:27 9 Occurrences |
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