Strong's Lexicon shathah or shath: To drink Original Word: שָׁתָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4095 (πίνω, pinō) - to drink - G4221 (ποτήριον, potērion) - cup, a drinking vessel Usage: The Hebrew verb "shathah" primarily means "to drink." It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often referring to the physical act of drinking liquids such as water, wine, or other beverages. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the experience of partaking in something, whether it be blessings, wrath, or spiritual nourishment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, drinking was a common daily activity, essential for survival in the arid climate of the Near East. Water was a precious resource, and wine was a staple in social and religious settings. The act of drinking could symbolize hospitality, covenant relationships, and divine provision. In religious rituals, wine was often used as a libation offering, signifying joy and celebration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shith Definition foundation, stay (of society) NASB Translation foundations (1), pillars (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁת] noun masculine (AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 84) foundation, stay (of society) (√ שׁית Thes Köii. l. 172); — plural הַשָּׁתוֺת יֵהָרֵס֑וּן Psalm 11:3 (probably figurative of established usages, laws, etc., ᵑ9 leges, Symm θεσμοί, so Hup-Now Bae Che (1888) and others; > Thes and others of nobles); Thes puts here also שָֽׁתֹתֶ֫יהָ Isaiah 19:10 (so ᵑ0 probably intends), which Ew Di Kit then interpret of working-classes, "" עשֵֹׁי שֶׂכֶר; but perhaps opposed to of this, the upper classes, so as to include all ranks of society, Thes De CheComm.; CheHpt Buhl and others שֹׁתֶיהָ weavers of it (compare Du Marti), see III. שׁתה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foundation, purpose From shiyth; a basis, i.e. (figuratively) political or moral support -- foundation, purpose. see HEBREW shiyth Forms and Transliterations הַ֭שָּׁתוֹת השתות שָׁתֹתֶ֖יהָ שתתיה haš·šā·ṯō·wṯ Hashshatot haššāṯōwṯ šā·ṯō·ṯe·hā šāṯōṯehā shatoTeihaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 11:3 HEB: כִּ֣י הַ֭שָּׁתוֹת יֵֽהָרֵס֑וּן צַ֝דִּ֗יק NAS: If the foundations are destroyed, What KJV: If the foundations be destroyed, INT: If the foundations are destroyed the righteous Isaiah 19:10 2 Occurrences |
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