Lexicon shesa: Fine linen Original Word: שֶׁסַע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cleft, cloven-footed From shaca'; a fissure -- cleft, clovenfooted. see HEBREW shaca' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shasa Definition cleft NASB Translation hoof (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁסַע (shasa‘), which means "to cleave" or "to split."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for שֶׁסַע (shesa‘) in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as the concept of a split hoof is specific to the Hebrew dietary laws and does not have a direct parallel in the Greek New Testament. However, related concepts of purity and distinction can be found in Greek terms that discuss cleanliness and holiness, such as καθαρός (katharos • Strong's Greek 2513), which means "clean" or "pure." Usage: The term שֶׁסַע (shesa‘) is used in the context of describing a physical division, such as a cleft or split, often in relation to the hoofs of animals. It is used to denote the characteristic of animals that are considered clean or unclean according to dietary laws. Context: The Hebrew term שֶׁסַע (shesa‘) appears in the context of the dietary laws given to the Israelites, specifically in the book of Leviticus. It is used to describe the physical characteristic of animals that have a split hoof, which is one of the criteria for determining whether an animal is clean and permissible to eat. In Leviticus 11:3, the text states, "You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud." The term שֶׁסַע (shesa‘) is thus integral to the understanding of the laws of kashrut, which dictate the dietary practices of the Israelites. The split hoof is a sign of ritual purity, distinguishing clean animals from unclean ones. This physical characteristic is symbolic of separation and distinction, reflecting broader themes of holiness and separation found throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Forms and Transliterations שֶׁ֙סַע֙ שֹׁסַ֗עַת שסע שסעת še·sa‘ šesa‘ shesa shoSaat šō·sa·‘aṯ šōsa‘aṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:3 HEB: פַּרְסָ֗ה וְשֹׁסַ֤עַת שֶׁ֙סַע֙ פְּרָסֹ֔ת מַעֲלַ֥ת INT: A hoof making cleft hoofs chews Leviticus 11:7 Leviticus 11:26 Deuteronomy 14:6 4 Occurrences |
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