Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֵׁתָה”
Understanding shêthâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
buttock. - the seat (of the person) 1) seat (of body), buttocks
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֵׁתָה
Phoneticshay-thaw'
Transliterationshêthâh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
buttock. - the seat (of the person) 1) seat (of body), buttocks
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 10:4 | “Wherefore Hanun took David’s servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away.” Word: שֵׁתָה (shêthâh) | |
| Isaiah 20:4 | “So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.” Word: שֵׁתָה (shêthâh) |