Berean Strong's Lexicon sheger: Offspring, young, increase Original Word: שֶׁגֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bear or bring forth Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "sheger" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a term specific to Hebrew agricultural and pastoral contexts. However, the concept of offspring and increase can be related to Greek terms like "γένος" (genos) meaning race or kind, and "καρπός" (karpos) meaning fruit or produce. Usage: The Hebrew word "sheger" primarily refers to the offspring or young of animals, particularly livestock. It is used in the context of agricultural and pastoral life, emphasizing the increase and productivity of herds and flocks. This term underscores the importance of fertility and abundance in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, livestock was a critical component of wealth and sustenance. The increase of herds and flocks was seen as a blessing from God, reflecting His provision and favor. The term "sheger" would have been significant in a culture that relied heavily on agriculture and animal husbandry for survival and economic stability. The health and multiplication of livestock were vital for food, clothing, and trade. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition offspring, young (of beasts) NASB Translation increase (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׁ֫גֶּר noun [feminine AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 70] offspring, young of beasts (שגר id. Ecclus 40:19; compare WeSkizzen iii. 170); — construct ׳שׁ; — בְּהֵמָה ׳כָּלמֶּֿטֶר שׁ Exodus 13:12 (J; רֶחֶם ׳כָּלטֿ precedes); also שְׁגַר אֲלָפֶיךָ Deuteronomy 7:13; Deuteronomy 28:4,18,51 (all "" עַשְׁתְּרֹת צאֹנֶ֑ךָ). שַׁד, II. שֹׁד breast, see שׁדה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ejectFrom an unused root probably meaning to eject; the fetus (as finally expelled) -- that cometh of, increase. Forms and Transliterations שְׁגַ֥ר שְׁגַר־ שֶׁ֣גֶר שגר שגר־ šə·ḡar šə·ḡar- še·ḡer šəḡar šəḡar- šeḡer shegar ShegerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 13:12 HEB: וְכָל־ פֶּ֣טֶר ׀ שֶׁ֣גֶר בְּהֵמָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֨ר KJV: and every firstling that cometh of a beast INT: of every offspring cometh beast you Deuteronomy 7:13 Deuteronomy 28:4 Deuteronomy 28:18 Deuteronomy 28:51 5 Occurrences |