The meaning of “שׇׁמְרַיִן”
Understanding Shomrayin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) corresponding to שֹׁמְרוֹן Samaria. - § Samaria = "watch mountain" - Shomrain, a place in Palestine 1) the reg...
שׇׁמְרַיִן
(Aramaic) corresponding to שֹׁמְרוֹן Samaria. - § Samaria = "watch mountain" - Shomrain, a place in Palestine 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israelwhich split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:10 | “And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.” Word: שׇׁמְרַיִן (Shomrayin) | |
| Ezra 4:17 | “Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.” Word: שׇׁמְרַיִן (Shomrayin) |