Lexicon shephat: Judgment, decision, justice Original Word: שְׁפַט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance magistrate (Aramaic) corresponding to shaphat; to judge -- magistrate. see HEBREW shaphat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shaphat Definition to judge NASB Translation magistrates (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic; a root wordCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is G1122 (γραμματεύς, grammateus), which refers to a scribe or someone learned in the law. While not a direct translation, the role of a scribe in the New Testament often involved interpreting and applying the law, similar to the function of a judge in the Old Testament context. Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of rendering judgment or making decisions, often in a legal or authoritative capacity. Context: The Aramaic verb שְׁפַט (shephat) appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, which contain sections written in Aramaic. The term is used to describe the act of judging or making decisions, often by a ruler or someone in authority. In the ancient Near Eastern context, judges were responsible for maintaining justice and order, interpreting laws, and making decisions in disputes. The role of a judge was crucial in upholding the moral and legal standards of the community. In the book of Daniel, for example, the concept of judgment is significant, as it reflects God's sovereignty and ultimate authority over human affairs. The use of שְׁפַט in these texts underscores the importance of justice and righteousness as central themes in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations שָׁפְטִ֞ין שפטין šā·p̄ə·ṭîn šāp̄əṭîn shafeTinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:25 HEB: בִידָךְ֙ מֶ֣נִּי שָׁפְטִ֞ין וְדַיָּנִ֗ין דִּי־ NAS: appoint magistrates and judges KJV: set magistrates and judges, INT: your hand appoint magistrates and judges who 1 Occurrence |
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