Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שִׁמְעַת”
Understanding Shimʻath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of שֵׁמַע; annunciation Shimath. - § Shimeath = "report" - Shimath, an Ammonitess 1) an Ammonitess, mother of J...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שִׁמְעַת
Phoneticshim-awth'
TransliterationShimʻath
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of שֵׁמַע; annunciation Shimath. - § Shimeath = "report" - Shimath, an Ammonitess 1) an Ammonitess, mother of Jozachar or Zabad, one of the assassins of king Joash of Judah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 12:21 | “For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead. ” Word: שִׁמְעַת (Shimʻath) | |
| 2 Chronicles 24:26 | “And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.” Word: שִׁמְעַת (Shimʻath) |