Strong's Lexicon shoma: Hearing, report, sound Original Word: שֹׁמַע Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ἀκούω (akouo - Strong's Greek 191), which also means "to hear" or "to listen." Usage: The Hebrew word "shoma" primarily refers to the act of hearing or the concept of a report or sound. It is often used in contexts where the emphasis is on the reception of information or the acknowledgment of a message. In the Hebrew Bible, "shoma" can denote both the physical act of hearing and the more abstract idea of understanding or obeying what is heard. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, hearing was a critical aspect of daily life and religious practice. The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9), a central declaration of faith in Judaism, begins with the imperative "Hear, O Israel," underscoring the importance of listening and responding to God's commandments. The oral tradition was vital in a largely non-literate society, where stories, laws, and teachings were passed down through generations by word of mouth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition a report NASB Translation fame (2), report (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֹׁ֫מַע] noun masculineEsther 9:4 report; — suffix שָׁמְעוֺ: ׳וַיְהִי שׁ Joshua 6:27, the report of him went, etc.; ׳שָׁמַע שׁ Joshua 9:9 (both RD), Jeremiah 6:24; הוֺלֵךְ בְּכָלהַֿמְּדִינוֺת ׳וְשׁ Esther 9:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fame From shama'; a report -- fame. see HEBREW shama' Forms and Transliterations וְשָׁמְע֖וֹ ושמעו שָׁמְע֔וֹ שָׁמְע֖וֹ שמעו šā·mə·‘ōw šāmə‘ōw shameO veshameO wə·šā·mə·‘ōw wəšāmə‘ōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 6:27 HEB: יְהוֹשֻׁ֑עַ וַיְהִ֥י שָׁמְע֖וֹ בְּכָל־ הָאָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: was with Joshua, and his fame was in all KJV: was with Joshua; and his fame was [noised] throughout all the country. INT: Joshua become and his fame all the land Joshua 9:9 Esther 9:4 Jeremiah 6:24 4 Occurrences |
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