Lexicon shimmur: Watching, keeping, vigil Original Word: שִׁמֻּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be much observed From shamar; an observance -- X be (much) observed. see HEBREW shamar 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), which means "to keep, guard, observe, give heed."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1127 • γρηγορέω (grēgoreō): to watch, be vigilant Usage: The term שִׁמֻּר is used in the context of keeping a vigil or maintaining a watch, often with a religious or ceremonial connotation. Context: The Hebrew word שִׁמֻּר (shimmur) appears in the context of religious observance, particularly in relation to the Passover. It is used to describe the act of keeping watch or maintaining a vigil, emphasizing the importance of attentiveness and dedication in religious practices. The concept of שִׁמֻּר is closely tied to the idea of remembrance and obedience to divine commandments. In the biblical narrative, the observance of Passover is marked by a night of vigil, symbolizing the Israelites' readiness and anticipation of deliverance from Egypt. This observance serves as a perpetual reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of adhering to His instructions. 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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