Lexicon shay: Gift, tribute, present Original Word: שַׁי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance present Probably from shavah; a gift (as available) -- present. see HEBREW shavah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a gift (offered as homage) NASB Translation gift of homage (1), gifts (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁי noun masculine gift offered as homage (√ dubious; perhaps in spite of שׁ = ![]() ![]() ![]() שׁיא proper name, masculine 2 Samuel 20:25 Kt, see שְׁוָא Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bring a gift.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and the New Testament is δῶρον (G1435), which also means a gift or offering. This Greek term is used in similar contexts, such as in Matthew 2:11 (BSB), where the Magi present gifts to the infant Jesus: "On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh." Here, δῶρον reflects the same cultural and religious significance as שַׁי in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term שַׁי (shay) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a gift or tribute, often presented to a king or deity as a sign of respect, allegiance, or worship. Context: The Hebrew word שַׁי (shay) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, primarily signifying a gift or tribute. It is often associated with offerings made to God or gifts presented to rulers. The concept of שַׁי underscores the cultural and religious practices of the ancient Near East, where gifts were a means of expressing honor, loyalty, and devotion. Forms and Transliterations שַׁ֜י שַׁ֝֗י שָֽׁי׃ שי שי׃ šay šāy ShaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 68:29 HEB: יוֹבִ֖ילוּ מְלָכִ֣ים שָֽׁי׃ NAS: Kings will bring gifts to You. KJV: shall kings bring presents unto thee. INT: will bring Kings gifts Psalm 76:11 Isaiah 18:7 |