The meaning of “שָׁפַט”
Understanding shâphaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, r...
שָׁפַט
[phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. - to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against) - by implication, to vindicate or punish - by extenssion, to govern - passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively) 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:9 | “And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.” Word: שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ) | |
| Judges 11:27 | “Wherefore I have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me wrong to war against me: the Lord the Judge be judge this day between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon.” Word: שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 17:10 | “And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the Lord will build thee an house.” Word: שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:17 | “I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.” Word: שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ) | |
| Hosea 13:10 | “I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?” Word: שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ) |
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