Lexicon shemets: Whisper, hint, trace Original Word: שֶׁמֶץ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a little From an unused root meaning to emit a sound; an inkling -- a little. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a whisper NASB Translation faint (1), whisper (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵׁ֫מֶץ noun [masculine] whisper; — ׳שׁ absolute Job 4:12; construct דָּבָד ׳שׁ Job 26:14 a (mere) whisper of a word, something wholly inadequate. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to whisper or to hint.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2429 (ἰχνος, ichnos), which means a track, footprint, or trace. This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of a small or faint indication, often used in the New Testament to describe following in the steps or traces of someone, as seen in 1 Peter 2:21: "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps" (BSB). Both the Hebrew שֶׁמֶץ and the Greek ἰχνος emphasize the concept of a subtle or minimal indication, whether in understanding or in following an example. Usage: The term שֶׁמֶץ (shemetz) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of a faint or subtle indication, often in the context of understanding or perceiving something that is not fully revealed or understood. Context: The Hebrew word שֶׁמֶץ (shemetz) appears in the Old Testament to describe a minimal or faint indication of something, often used metaphorically to suggest a whisper or a hint of understanding. In Job 26:14, the term is used to describe the limited understanding humans have of God's power and majesty: "Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?" (BSB). This usage underscores the vastness of divine knowledge and the limited capacity of human comprehension. The word suggests that what is known or perceived is only a small part of a much greater reality, emphasizing humility and reverence in the face of divine mystery. Forms and Transliterations שֵּׁ֣מֶץ שֵׁ֣מֶץ שמץ šê·meṣ šêmeṣ ShemetzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 4:12 HEB: וַתִּקַּ֥ח אָ֝זְנִ֗י שֵׁ֣מֶץ מֶֽנְהֽוּ׃ NAS: And my ear received a whisper of it. KJV: received a little thereof. INT: received and my ear A whisper In Job 26:14 2 Occurrences |
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