Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂטָה”
Understanding sâṭâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
decline, go aside, turn. - to deviate from duty 1) to turn aside, go aside, turn, decline 1a) (Qal) to turn aside
H7847
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂטָה
Phoneticsaw-taw'
Transliterationsâṭâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
decline, go aside, turn. - to deviate from duty 1) to turn aside, go aside, turn, decline 1a) (Qal) to turn aside
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 5:20 | “But if thou hast gone aside to another instead of thy husband, and if thou be defiled, and some man have lain with thee beside thine husband:” Word: שָׂטָה (sâṭâh) | |
| Proverbs 7:25 | “Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.” Word: שָׂטָה (sâṭâh) |
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