Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁמִינִית”
Understanding shᵉmîynîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of שְׁמִינִי Sheminith. - probably an eight-stringed lyre 1) Sheminith 1a) perhaps an eight-stringed musical in...
H8067
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁמִינִית
Phoneticshem-ee-neeth'
Transliterationshᵉmîynîyth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of שְׁמִינִי Sheminith. - probably an eight-stringed lyre 1) Sheminith 1a) perhaps an eight-stringed musical instrument 1b) perhaps a musical notation, i.e. an octave
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 15:21 | “And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed–edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.” Word: שְׁמִינִית (shᵉmîynîyth) | |
| Psalms 6:1 | “O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.” Word: שְׁמִינִית (shᵉmîynîyth) | |
| Psalms 12:1 | “Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” Word: שְׁמִינִית (shᵉmîynîyth) |