The meaning of “שֵׁת”

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

H8352

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

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

9 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 5:4	“And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:”
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.”
1 Chronicles 1:1	“Adam, Sheth, Enosh,”