The meaning of “שָׁאט”
Understanding shâʼṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
for active part of שׂוּט (compare שְׁאָט) that (which) despise(-d). - one contemning 1) to treat with contempt or despit...
שָׁאט
for active part of שׂוּט (compare שְׁאָט) that (which) despise(-d). - one contemning 1) to treat with contempt or despite 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to treat with contempt or despite 1a2) haters (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 16:57 | “Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of thy reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise thee round about.” Word: שָׁאט (shâʼṭ) | |
| Ezekiel 28:24 | “And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel, nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them; and they shall know that I am the Lord God.” Word: שָׁאט (shâʼṭ) | |
| Ezekiel 28:26 | “And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the Lord their God. ” Word: שָׁאט (shâʼṭ) |