The meaning of “שְׂאֵת”
Understanding sᵉʼêth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. - an elevation or leprous scab - figuratively, elatio...
שְׂאֵת
be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness, raise up self, rising. - an elevation or leprous scab - figuratively, elation or cheerfulness - exaltation in rank or character 1) elevation, exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising 1a) dignity, exaltation, loftiness 1b) swelling 1c) uprising
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:3 | “Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:” Word: שְׂאֵת (sᵉʼêth) | |
| Leviticus 13:28 | “And if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not in the skin, but it be somewhat dark; it is a rising of the burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it is an inflammation of the burning.” Word: שְׂאֵת (sᵉʼêth) | |
| Job 31:23 | “For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.” Word: שְׂאֵת (sᵉʼêth) | |
| Psalms 62:4 | “They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.” Word: שְׂאֵת (sᵉʼêth) | |
| Habakkuk 1:7 | “They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.” Word: שְׂאֵת (sᵉʼêth) |
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