8108. shomrah

Lexicon

shomrah: Guard, Watch, Protection

Original Word: שָׁמְרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shomrah
Pronunciation: sho-mer-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (shom-raw')
Definition: Guard, Watch, Protection
Meaning: watchfulness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

watch

Feminine of an unused noun from shamar meaning a guard; watchfulness -- watch.

see HEBREW shamar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shamar
Definition
a guard, watch
NASB Translation
guard (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שָׁמְרָה noun feminine guard, watch; — ׳שׁ ׳שִׁיתָה י לְפִי Psalm 141:3 ("" נִצְּרָה עַלדַּֿל שְׂפָתָ֑י).

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
• Strong's Greek Number 3525: νήφω (nēphō) • to be sober, to be watchful

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of vigilance and alertness, often used in the New Testament to encourage believers to remain spiritually awake and prepared for the return of Christ.

Usage: The word שָׁמְרָה (shomrah) is used in the context of being watchful or vigilant, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It implies a state of alertness and readiness to protect or maintain something valuable.

Context: The Hebrew term שָׁמְרָה (shomrah) is rooted in the broader concept of שָׁמַר (shamar), which is frequently used throughout the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of keeping, guarding, or observing commandments, laws, or duties. This term emphasizes the importance of vigilance and attentiveness in one's spiritual and moral life. In the biblical context, watchfulness is often associated with the duty of guarding one's heart and actions against sin and maintaining a faithful adherence to God's commandments. The concept of שָׁמְרָה (shomrah) can be seen as an essential aspect of a devout life, where individuals are called to be ever-watchful in their relationship with God, ensuring that they remain steadfast and true to His teachings.

Forms and Transliterations

שָׁמְרָ֣ה שמרה šā·mə·rāh šāmərāh shameRah

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 141:3
HEB: שִׁיתָ֣ה יְ֭הוָה שָׁמְרָ֣ה לְפִ֑י נִ֝צְּרָ֗ה
NAS: Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth;
KJV: Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth;
INT: Set LORD A guard my mouth Keep

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8108
1 Occurrence

šā·mə·rāh — 1 Occ.