Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “שֶׁמֶץ”

Understanding shemets reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

a little. - an inkling 1) whisper, little

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H8102

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

שֶׁמֶץ

Phoneticsheh'-mets

Transliterationshemets

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a little. - an inkling 1) whisper, little

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 4:12	“Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.” Word: שֶׁמֶץ (shemets)
Job 26:14	“Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? ” Word: שֶׁמֶץ (shemets)

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