The meaning of “שָׁמַן”
Understanding shâman reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
become (make, wax) fat. - to shine, i.e. (by analogy) be (causatively, make) oily or gross 1) to be or become fat, grow ...
שָׁמַן
become (make, wax) fat. - to shine, i.e. (by analogy) be (causatively, make) oily or gross 1) to be or become fat, grow fat 1a) (Qal) fat (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) to make fat, show fatness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:15 | “But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.” Word: שָׁמַן (shâman) | |
| Nehemiah 9:25 | “And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.” Word: שָׁמַן (shâman) | |
| Isaiah 6:10 | “Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.” Word: שָׁמַן (shâman) | |
| Jeremiah 5:28 | “They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.” Word: שָׁמַן (shâman) |
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