8356. shathah or shath

Lexicon

shathah or shath: To drink

Original Word: שָׁתָה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shathah
Pronunciation: shah-thah
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-thaw')
Definition: To drink
Meaning: a basis, political, moral support

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

foundation, purpose

From shiyth; a basis, i.e. (figuratively) political or moral support -- foundation, purpose.

see HEBREW shiyth

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shith
Definition
foundation, stay (of society)
NASB Translation
foundations (1), pillars (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[שָׁת] noun masculine (Albr^{ZAW xvi (1896), 84}) foundation, stay (of society) (√ שׁית Thes Kö^{ii. 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 Che^Comm.; Che^Hpt Buhl and others שֹׁתֶיהָ weavers of it (compare Du Marti), see III. שׁתה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, but related to the concept of setting or placing.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2038 (ἐργάζομαι, ergazomai): This Greek term means "to work" or "to labor," and it can imply the idea of building or establishing something, akin to laying a foundation through effort and diligence.
• G2675 (καταρτίζω, katartizō): This Greek word means "to complete" or "to prepare," often used in the context of setting something in order or making it ready, which can relate to the concept of providing a foundation or support.

In summary, while שָׁתָה (shathah) does not appear directly in the biblical text, its conceptual significance as a basis or support is integral to understanding the biblical worldview of stability and righteousness. The corresponding Greek terms further illuminate the idea of establishing and preparing a firm foundation in both physical and moral realms.

Usage: The word שָׁתָה (shathah) is not directly used in the Hebrew Bible. However, its conceptual meaning is reflected in various passages where the idea of a foundation or support is implied.

Context: • The term שָׁתָה (shathah) is associated with the concept of a foundation or support, which is crucial in both political and moral contexts. In the ancient Near Eastern worldview, a strong foundation was essential for the stability and longevity of a kingdom or society. This idea is mirrored in biblical texts that emphasize the importance of a firm foundation, whether it be in the context of a physical structure, such as the temple, or in the moral and spiritual life of individuals and communities.
• While שָׁתָה (shathah) itself does not appear in the biblical text, its conceptual significance is evident in passages that discuss the establishment of justice, righteousness, and truth as foundational principles for governance and personal conduct. For example, the Bible often speaks of God as the ultimate foundation and support for His people, providing them with guidance and stability.
• The absence of the direct use of שָׁתָה (shathah) in the biblical text suggests that its meaning was likely understood within the broader cultural and linguistic context of the time, where the importance of a solid foundation was universally recognized.

Forms and Transliterations

הַ֭שָּׁתוֹת השתות שָׁתֹתֶ֖יהָ שתתיה haš·šā·ṯō·wṯ Hashshatot haššāṯōwṯ šā·ṯō·ṯe·hā šāṯōṯehā shatoTeiha

Englishman'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
HEB: וְהָי֥וּ שָׁתֹתֶ֖יהָ מְדֻכָּאִ֑ים כָּל־
NAS: And the pillars [of Egypt] will be crushed;
KJV: And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that make
INT: become and the pillars will be crushed All

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8356
2 Occurrences

haš·šā·ṯō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
šā·ṯō·ṯe·hā — 1 Occ.