Word Study
The meaning of “שׁוֹמֵר”
Understanding Shôwmêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H7763
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שׁוֹמֵר
Phoneticsho-mare'
TransliterationShôwmêr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or שֹׁמֵר Shômêr (sho-mare'); active participle of שָׁמַר; keeper Shomer. - § Shomer = "keeper" - Shomer, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Jehozabad or Shimrith the Moabitess and one of the conspirators who slew king Joash of Judah 2) an Asherite, son of Heber 2a) also 'Shemer'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Kings
Book Distribution
2 Kings1
1 Chronicles1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שׁוֹמֵר' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 12:21?