Lexicon shemash: Sun Original Word: שְׁמַשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance minister (Aramaic) corresponding to the root of shemesh through the idea of activity implied in day-light; to serve -- minister. see HEBREW shemesh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to the root of shemesh Definition to minister NASB Translation attending (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [שְׁמַשׁ] verb Pa`el minister (ᵑ7 Pa`el id., תַּשְׁמִישׁ use; Palmyrene שמש, תשמיש, SAC114, compare 122 Lzb379; Syriac Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This Aramaic term is derived from a root that is akin to the Hebrew שָׁמַשׁ (shamash), which means "to serve" or "to minister."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2323 (θεραπεύω, therapeuō): This Greek term means "to serve" or "to heal," often used in the New Testament to describe acts of healing and service performed by Jesus and His disciples. It emphasizes the aspect of service through healing and care. Usage: This term is used in the context of service, particularly in religious or temple settings. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, where it describes the act of serving or ministering. Context: The Aramaic word שְׁמַשׁ appears in the context of service, particularly in the religious and ceremonial duties associated with temple worship. In the Old Testament, the concept of service is integral to the roles of priests and Levites, who were tasked with ministering before God and serving the community of Israel. The term שְׁמַשׁ is used to describe these acts of service, emphasizing the dedication and responsibility involved in fulfilling religious duties. This word highlights the importance of serving with devotion and faithfulness, reflecting a life committed to the worship and honor of God. The act of serving is not merely a duty but a form of worship, demonstrating obedience and reverence to the divine. Forms and Transliterations יְשַׁמְּשׁוּנֵּ֔הּ ישמשונה yə·šam·mə·šūn·nêh yəšamməšūnnêh yeshammeshunNehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:10 HEB: (אַלְפִין֙ ק) יְשַׁמְּשׁוּנֵּ֔הּ וְרִבּ֥וֹ [רַבְּוָן NAS: upon thousands were attending Him, And myriads KJV: thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand INT: Thousands Thousands were attending and myriads and myriads 1 Occurrence |
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Late Hebrew שִׁמֵּשׁ, תַּשְׁמִישׁ; Egyptian šms, servant, Coptic šemše, compare WMM in Buhl14); — Imperfect3masculine plural suffix יְשַׁמְּשׁוּנֵּתּ 
