The meaning of “שֵׁשַׁי”
Understanding Shêshay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably for שָׁשַׁי Sheshai. - § Sheshai = "noble" - Sheshai, a Canaanite 1) son of Anak, one of the giants in the land...
שֵׁשַׁי
probably for שָׁשַׁי Sheshai. - § Sheshai = "noble" - Sheshai, a Canaanite 1) son of Anak, one of the giants in the land of Canaan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 13:22 | “And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)” Word: שֵׁשַׁי (Shêshay) | |
| Joshua 15:14 | “And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.” Word: שֵׁשַׁי (Shêshay) | |
| Judges 1:10 | “And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: (now the name of Hebron before was Kirjath–arba:) and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.” Word: שֵׁשַׁי (Shêshay) |