The meaning of “שֶׁקֶר”
Understanding sheqer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. - an u...
שֶׁקֶר
without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. - an untruth - by implication, a sham (often adverbial) 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 20:16 | “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” Word: שֶׁקֶר (sheqer) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:21 | “Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.” Word: שֶׁקֶר (sheqer) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:22 | “Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil against thee.” Word: שֶׁקֶר (sheqer) | |
| Proverbs 17:7 | “Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.” Word: שֶׁקֶר (sheqer) | |
| Ezekiel 13:22 | “Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:” Word: שֶׁקֶר (sheqer) |
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