The meaning of “שְׁאָר”
Understanding shᵉʼâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] other, remnant, residue, rest. - a remainder 1) rest, residue, remnant, remainder
שְׁאָר
[idiom] other, remnant, residue, rest. - a remainder 1) rest, residue, remnant, remainder
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 16:41 | “And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever;” Word: שְׁאָר (shᵉʼâr) | |
| 2 Chronicles 24:14 | “And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the Lord, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the Lord continually all the days of Jehoiada.” Word: שְׁאָר (shᵉʼâr) | |
| Ezra 4:3 | “But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.” Word: שְׁאָר (shᵉʼâr) | |
| Nehemiah 11:1 | “And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.” Word: שְׁאָר (shᵉʼâr) | |
| Esther 9:16 | “But the other Jews that were in the king’s provinces gathered themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey,” Word: שְׁאָר (shᵉʼâr) |
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