Concordance
Shady (3 Occurrences)Job 40:21
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
(KJV WBS)
Job 40:22
The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
(KJV WBS)
Ezekiel 31:3
Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shady cover, and of a high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs.
(WBS)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
superl.) Abounding in shade or shades; overspread with shade; causing shade.
2. (superl.) Sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
3. (superl.) of or pertaining to shade or darkness; hence, unfit to be seen or known; equivocal; dubious or corrupt.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SHADY, TREESshad'-i (Job 40:21 f).
See LOTUS TREES.
TREES, SHADY
sha'-di.
See LOTUS TREES.
Strong's Hebrew
6769. Tsillethay -- "shady," two Israelites... 6768, 6769. Tsillethay. 6770 . "
shady," two Israelites. Transliteration:
Tsillethay Phonetic Spelling: (tsil-leth-ah'-ee) Short Definition: Zillethai.
... /hebrew/6769.htm - 6k 6628. tseelim -- (a kind of) lotus
... shady tree. From an unused root meaning to be slender; the lotus tree -- shady
tree. 6627, 6628. tseelim. 6629 . Strong's Numbers.
/hebrew/6628.htm - 5k
6756. Tsalmown -- a mountain near Shechem, also perhaps a ...
... Zalmon From tselem; shady; Tsalmon, the name of a place in Palestine and of an
Israelite -- Zalmon. see HEBREW tselem. 6755, 6756. Tsalmown. 6756a . ...
/hebrew/6756.htm - 5k
Library
By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCLI By cool Siloam's shady rill. How sweet
the lily grows! ... Is upward drawn to GOD. By cool Siloam's shady rill. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccli by cool siloams shady.htm
By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Catechism 351. By cool Siloam's shady rill. CM ... Reginald
Heber, 1812. By cool Siloam's shady rill. How fair the lily grows! ...
/.../catechism 351 by cool siloams.htm
Of the Prophecy that is Contained in the Prayer and Song of ...
... [1174] "God shall come from Teman, and the Holy One from the shady and close mountain."
[1175] What is said here, "He shall come from Teman," some interpret ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 32 of the prophecy that.htm
Ode iv.
... Thou, Flower of Mary born,. From that thick shady mountain [14]. ... give--"GOD shall
come from Teman, and the Holy from the thick and shady mountain of Paran.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/neale/hymns of the eastern church/ode iv 3.htm
Siloam. CM
... CM. Childhood Piety. (1180) By cool Siloam's shady rill, How fair the lily grows!
How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, Of Sharon's dewy rose! 2 Lo! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/533 siloam c m.htm
Early Religion.
... 739. CM Bp. Heber. Early Religion. 1 By cool Siloam's shady rill How sweet the lily
grows! How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose! ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/739 early religion.htm
Jewish Homes
... bolts. Above the gate rose the watch-tower. "Within the gate" was the shady
or sheltered retreat where "the elders" sat. Here grave ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 6 jewish homes.htm
Mission Tours.
... Road. In all directions, however, you see clumps of lofty and shady trees,
and occasionally groves of considerable extent. Trees ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xiv mission tours.htm
God's Workmanship and Our Works
... I remember hearing once of a man that 'he was a very shady character, but sound
on the Atonement.' What is the use of being 'sound on the Atonement' if the ...
/.../gods workmanship and our works.htm
Other Things, Hindrances Equally of the Soul, May have Accompanied ...
... In spirit, then, roam abroad; in spirit walk about, not setting before you shady
paths or long colonnades, but the way which leads to God. ...
/.../tertullian/ad martyras/chapter ii other things hindrances.htm
Thesaurus
Shady (3 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
SHADY, TREES. shad'-i (Job 40:21 f). See LOTUS
TREES. TREES,
SHADY. sha'-di. See LOTUS TREES. Multi-Version Concordance
.../s/shady.htm - 7kShadow (72 Occurrences)
... etc.). In Job 40:21, 22, for "shady trees" the Revised Version (British and
American) has "lotus-trees." WL Walker. SHADOW OF DEATH. ...
/s/shadow.htm - 35k
Shaft (13 Occurrences)
/s/shaft.htm - 13k
Shadrach (14 Occurrences)
/s/shadrach.htm - 14k
Trees (179 Occurrences)
... lo'-tus (tse'elim; the King James Version shady trees): The trees under which behemoth
(the "hippopotams") rests; "He lieth under the lotus-trees," "The lotus ...
/t/trees.htm - 45k
Zalmonah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Shady, one of the stations of the Israelites in the
wilderness (Numbers 33:41, 42). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZALMONAH. ...
/z/zalmonah.htm - 7k
Zalmon (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Shady. (1.) One of David's warriors, called the Ahohite
(2 Samuel 23:28); called also Ilai (1 Chronicles 11:29). ...
/z/zalmon.htm - 9k
Lotus (2 Occurrences)
... lo'-tus (tse'elim; the King James Version shady trees): The trees under which behemoth
(the "hippopotams") rests; "He lieth under the lotus-trees," "The lotus ...
/l/lotus.htm - 8k
Gloom (29 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Partial or total darkness; thick shade; obscurity; as, the gloom of a forest,
or of midnight. 2. (n.) A shady, gloomy, or dark place or grove. ...
/g/gloom.htm - 15k
Fen (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fen (1 Occurrence). Job 40:21 He lieth under the shady
trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens. (Root in KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/f/fen.htm - 6k
Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "shady" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) or other traditional translations. However, the concept of "shady" can be explored through biblical themes of deceit, darkness, and moral ambiguity. The Bible often contrasts light with darkness, truth with deceit, and righteousness with wickedness, which can be associated with the modern understanding of "shady" as something suspicious or morally questionable.
Deceit and DishonestyThe Bible frequently warns against deceit and dishonesty, which can be considered "shady" behavior.
Proverbs 11:1 (BSB) states, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This verse highlights God's disdain for deceitful practices, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity.
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul admonishes believers to live truthfully.
Ephesians 4:25 (BSB) says, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another." This call to truthfulness is a direct opposition to "shady" dealings, urging Christians to maintain transparency and honesty in their interactions.
Darkness and LightThe imagery of darkness and light is prevalent throughout Scripture, often symbolizing evil and good, respectively. In
John 3:19-21 (BSB), Jesus explains, "And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God."
This passage underscores the tendency of those engaged in "shady" or sinful activities to avoid exposure, preferring the cover of darkness. It also highlights the transformative power of living in the light of Christ, where truth and righteousness prevail.
Moral AmbiguityThe Bible also addresses the dangers of moral ambiguity, where individuals may justify "shady" actions. In
Isaiah 5:20 (BSB), the prophet warns, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness into light and light into darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter." This verse cautions against the distortion of moral values, a hallmark of "shady" behavior.
The call to discernment is echoed in
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (BSB), where Paul advises, "Test all things. Hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." Believers are encouraged to evaluate their actions and intentions, ensuring they align with God's standards rather than succumbing to morally ambiguous or "shady" practices.
ConclusionWhile the term "shady" is not explicitly found in the Bible, its implications are addressed through themes of deceit, darkness, and moral ambiguity. The Scriptures consistently call believers to live in truth, light, and righteousness, rejecting any form of behavior that could be considered "shady" or contrary to God's will.
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