8113. Shimri

Lexicon

Shimri: Shimri

Original Word: שִׁמְרִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shimriy
Pronunciation: SHIM-ree
Phonetic Spelling: (shim-ree')
Definition: Shimri
Meaning: Shimri

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Shimri

From shemer in its original sense; watchful; Shimri, the name of four Israelites -- Shimri.

see HEBREW shemer

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shamar
Definition
four Isr.
NASB Translation
Shimri (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שֹׁמְרִי proper name, masculine usually Σαμαρει, etc.:

1 in Simeon, 1 Chronicles 4:37.

2 father of a hero of David 1 Chronicles 11:45.

3 Levites:

a. 1 Chronicles 26:10.

b.2Chronicles 29:13, Ζαμβρει, Σαμβρι.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to keep, guard, observe, give heed."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Shimri in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of vigilance or watchfulness can be related to Greek terms such as γρηγορέω (grēgoreō • Strong's Greek 1127), meaning "to watch" or "to be vigilant."

Usage: The name Shimri appears in the context of genealogies and lists of individuals in the Old Testament. It is used to identify specific individuals within the tribes of Israel.

Context: • Shimri is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel. The name appears in the following contexts:
• 1 Chronicles 4:37: Shimri is listed as a descendant of Simeon. The passage details the lineage of the Simeonites, highlighting their family connections and tribal affiliations.
• 1 Chronicles 11:45: Shimri is noted as the father of Jediael, one of David's mighty warriors. This reference places Shimri within the context of King David's reign and the establishment of his military forces.
• 1 Chronicles 26:10: Shimri is mentioned as a Levite, specifically as the father of Hilkiah, who was a gatekeeper in the temple. This indicates Shimri's association with the Levitical duties and the service of the temple.
• The name Shimri, while not extensively detailed in narrative accounts, is significant in understanding the familial and tribal structures of ancient Israel. It reflects the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical text.

Forms and Transliterations

שִׁמְרִ֔י שִׁמְרִ֖י שִׁמְרִ֤י שמרי shimRi šim·rî šimrî

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 4:37
HEB: יְדָיָ֥ה בֶן־ שִׁמְרִ֖י בֶּן־ שְׁמַֽעְיָֽה׃
NAS: the son of Shimri, the son
KJV: the son of Shimri, the son
INT: of Jedaiah the son of Shimri the son of Shemaiah

1 Chronicles 11:45
HEB: יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙ בֶּן־ שִׁמְרִ֔י וְיֹחָ֥א אָחִ֖יו
NAS: the son of Shimri and Joha
KJV: the son of Shimri, and Joha
INT: Jediael the son of Shimri and Joha his brother

1 Chronicles 26:10
HEB: מְרָרִ֖י בָּנִ֑ים שִׁמְרִ֤י הָרֹאשׁ֙ כִּ֣י
NAS: had sons: Shimri the first
KJV: had sons; Simri the chief,
INT: of Merari had sons Shimri the first (although

2 Chronicles 29:13
HEB: בְּנֵי֙ אֱלִ֣יצָפָ֔ן שִׁמְרִ֖י [וִיעוּאֵל כ]
NAS: of Elizaphan, Shimri and Jeiel;
KJV: of Elizaphan; Shimri, and Jeiel:
INT: the sons of Elizaphan Shimri Jeiel and from

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8113
4 Occurrences

šim·rî — 4 Occ.