Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׂמָמִית”
Understanding sᵉmâmîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from שָׁמֵם (in the sense of poisoning) spider. - a lizard (from the superstition of its noxiousness) 1) a kind...
H8079
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׂמָמִית
Phoneticsem-aw-meeth'
Transliterationsᵉmâmîyth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from שָׁמֵם (in the sense of poisoning) spider. - a lizard (from the superstition of its noxiousness) 1) a kind of lizard
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 30:28 | “The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.” Word: שְׂמָמִית (sᵉmâmîyth) |