Strong's Lexicon Shomer: Watchman, Keeper, Guard Original Word: שׁוֹמֵר Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to keep," "to guard," or "to watch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1127 (γρηγορέω, grēgoreō): To watch, to be vigilant. - G5083 (τηρέω, tēreō): To keep, to guard, to observe. Usage: The term "Shomer" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote someone who is responsible for watching over or guarding something or someone. This can refer to a literal watchman who guards a city or a figurative guardian who protects spiritual or moral values. The role of a shomer is one of vigilance, responsibility, and care. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the role of a watchman was crucial for the safety and security of cities and communities. Watchmen were stationed on city walls or towers to observe and report any approaching danger. This role extended beyond physical security to include spiritual and moral oversight, as leaders and prophets were often seen as watchmen over the people of Israel, tasked with warning them of impending judgment or guiding them back to righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamar Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Shomer (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֹׁמֵר proper name, masculine 1. father of one of Joash's murderers 2 Kings 12:21, Σωμηρ, ᵐ5L Σεμμηρ (called שִׁמְרִית q. v., a Moabitess, "" 2Chronicles 24:26). 2 Asherite 1 Chronicles 7:32, Σαμηρ, Σωμηρ; = שֶׁמֶר 2b. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shomer Or Shomer {sho-mare'}; active participle of shamar; keeper; Shomer, the name of two Israelites -- Shomer. see HEBREW shamar Forms and Transliterations שֹׁמֵ֤ר ׀ שׁוֹמֵ֖ר שומר שמר shoMer šō·mêr šō·w·mêr šōmêr šōwmêrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 12:21 HEB: וִיהוֹזָבָ֨ד בֶּן־ שֹׁמֵ֤ר ׀ עֲבָדָיו֙ הִכֻּ֣הוּ NAS: the son of Shomer, his servants, KJV: the son of Shomer, his servants, INT: and Jehozabad the son of Shomer his servants struck 1 Chronicles 7:32 2 Occurrences |
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