The meaning of “שְׂמֹאול”
Understanding sᵉmôʼwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שְׂמֹאל sᵉmôʼl (sem-ole'); a primitive word (rather perhaps from the same as שִׂמְלָה (by insertion of the aleph) thr...
שְׂמֹאול
or שְׂמֹאל sᵉmôʼl (sem-ole'); a primitive word (rather perhaps from the same as שִׂמְלָה (by insertion of the aleph) through the idea of wrapping up) left (hand, side). - properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north - hence (by orientation), the left hand 1) the left, the left hand, the left side 1a) left 1b) left hand 1c) north (as one faces east)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:49 | “And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.” Word: שְׂמֹאול (sᵉmôʼwl) | |
| Joshua 19:27 | “And turneth toward the sunrising to Beth–dagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah–el toward the north side of Beth–emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,” Word: שְׂמֹאול (sᵉmôʼwl) | |
| 1 Kings 7:49 | “And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,” Word: שְׂמֹאול (sᵉmôʼwl) | |
| Nehemiah 8:4 | “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.” Word: שְׂמֹאול (sᵉmôʼwl) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:3 | “His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me.” Word: שְׂמֹאול (sᵉmôʼwl) |
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