The meaning of “שָׁם”
Understanding shâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. - there (transferrin...
שָׁם
in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. - there (transferring to time) then - often thither, or thence 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 11:8 | “So the Lord scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.” Word: שָׁם (shâm) | |
| Exodus 40:3 | “And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.” Word: שָׁם (shâm) | |
| Leviticus 2:2 | “And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord:” Word: שָׁם (shâm) | |
| Deuteronomy 1:37 | “Also the Lord was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither.” Word: שָׁם (shâm) | |
| 2 Samuel 17:18 | “Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to a man’s house in Bahurim, which had a well in his court; whither they went down.” Word: שָׁם (shâm) |
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