Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁפוֹט”
Understanding shᵉphôwṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or שְׁפוּט shᵉphûwṭ (shef-oot'); from שָׁפַט judgment. - a judicial sentence, i.e. punishment 1) judgment, act of judgme...
H8196
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁפוֹט
Phoneticshef-ote'
Transliterationshᵉphôwṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or שְׁפוּט shᵉphûwṭ (shef-oot'); from שָׁפַט judgment. - a judicial sentence, i.e. punishment 1) judgment, act of judgment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 20:9 | “If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.” Word: שְׁפוֹט (shᵉphôwṭ) | |
| Ezekiel 23:10 | “These discovered her nakedness: they took her sons and her daughters, and slew her with the sword: and she became famous among women; for they had executed judgment upon her.” Word: שְׁפוֹט (shᵉphôwṭ) |