Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of שִׁמֻּר

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

Definition

[idiom] be (much) observed. - an observance n m 1) night watch, watching, vigil

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שִׁמֻּר

Phoneticshim-moor'
Transliterationshimmur
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

[idiom] be (much) observed. - an observance n m 1) night watch, watching, vigil

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Exodus 12:42

It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.

Word: שִׁמֻּר (shimmur)

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Most Frequent Book
Exodus
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