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The meaning of שֵׁת

Understanding Shêth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Seth, Sheth. - § Seth = "compensation" - Sheth, third son of Adam 1) the 3rd son of Adam by Eve 1a) also 'Sheth'

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שֵׁת

Phoneticshayth
TransliterationShêth
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Seth, Sheth. - § Seth = "compensation" - Sheth, third son of Adam 1) the 3rd son of Adam by Eve 1a) also 'Sheth'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 5:4

And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:

Word: שֵׁת (Shêth)
Numbers 24:17

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

Word: שֵׁת (Shêth)
1 Chronicles 1:1

Adam, Sheth, Enosh,

Word: שֵׁת (Shêth)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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