Strong's Lexicon shimmur: Watching, keeping, vigil Original Word: שִׁמֻּר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to keep, guard, observe, give heed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of watching or keeping is τηρέω (tēreō), Strong's Greek #5083, which means "to watch over, to guard, to keep." Usage: The term "shimmur" refers to the act of watching or keeping vigil. It is often associated with the idea of guarding or maintaining a watchful eye over something, whether it be physical, spiritual, or ceremonial. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can imply a sense of duty or responsibility to observe and protect. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of keeping watch was integral to both daily life and religious practice. Watchmen were stationed on city walls to guard against potential threats, and the idea of vigilance extended into spiritual observance, such as keeping the Sabbath or maintaining the purity of religious practices. The root שָׁמַר (shamar) is frequently used in the context of covenantal faithfulness, emphasizing the importance of adhering to God's commandments and maintaining a vigilant spiritual life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamar Definition a watching, vigil NASB Translation observed (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׁמֻּר] noun [masculine] watching, vigil (so Di; > observance); — plural ׳לֵיל שִׁמֻּרִים לי Exodus 12:42 a night of vigils to ׳י, ׳לְכָלבְּֿנֵי יִשׁ ׳שׁ Exodus 12:42. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be much observed From shamar; an observance -- X be (much) observed. see HEBREW shamar Forms and Transliterations שִׁמֻּרִ֛ים שִׁמֻּרִ֥ים שמרים shimmuRim šim·mu·rîm šimmurîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 12:42 HEB: לֵ֣יל שִׁמֻּרִ֥ים הוּא֙ לַֽיהוָ֔ה NAS: It is a night to be observed for the LORD KJV: It [is] a night to be much observed unto the LORD INT: night to be observed he the LORD Exodus 12:42 2 Occurrences |
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