Strong's Lexicon shear: Remnant, remainder, residue Original Word: שְׁאָר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאַר (sha'ar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2640 (kataleimma): Refers to a remnant or remainder. - G3062 (loipos): Often used to denote what remains or is left. Usage: The Hebrew word "shear" primarily refers to what is left over or remains after a larger portion has been removed or destroyed. It is often used in the context of a remnant of people who survive calamity or judgment, emphasizing God's preservation and faithfulness to His covenant promises. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of a remnant was significant in both religious and social terms. The idea of a remnant is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, where despite periods of judgment and exile, a faithful group would remain to continue the covenant relationship with God. This concept is seen throughout the prophetic literature, where the remnant is often portrayed as a beacon of hope and renewal for the nation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shear Definition rest, remainder NASB Translation remainder (2), rest (10). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance whatsoever more, residue, rest (Aramaic) corresponding to sh'ar -- X whatsoever more, residue, rest. see HEBREW sh'ar Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׁאָ֛ר בשאר וּשְׁאָ֖ר וּשְׁאָ֗ר וּשְׁאָ֣ר וּשְׁאָ֥ר וּשְׁאָ֧ר וּשְׁאָר֙ וּשְׁאָרָ֖א ושאר ושארא שְׁאָ֖ר שאר biš’ār biš·’ār bishAr šə’ār šə·’ār sheAr ū·šə·’ā·rā ū·šə·’ār ūšə’ār ūšə’ārā usheAr usheaRaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:9 HEB: וְשִׁמְשַׁי֙ סָֽפְרָ֔א וּשְׁאָ֖ר כְּנָוָתְה֑וֹן דִּ֠ינָיֵא NAS: the scribe and the rest of their colleagues, KJV: the scribe, and the rest of their companions; INT: and Shimshai the scribe and the rest of their colleagues the judges Ezra 4:10 Ezra 4:10 Ezra 4:17 Ezra 4:17 Ezra 6:16 Ezra 7:18 Ezra 7:20 Daniel 2:18 Daniel 7:7 Daniel 7:12 Daniel 7:19 12 Occurrences |