The meaning of “שַׁי”
Understanding shay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from שָׁוָה present. - a gift (as available) 1) gift, present, gift offered as homage
שַׁי
probably from שָׁוָה present. - a gift (as available) 1) gift, present, gift offered as homage
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 68:29 | “Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.” Word: שַׁי (shay) | |
| Psalms 76:11 | “Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.” Word: שַׁי (shay) | |
| Isaiah 18:7 | “In that time shall the present be brought unto the Lord of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the Lord of hosts, the mount Zion. ” Word: שַׁי (shay) |
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