Strong's Lexicon shayit: Thorns, briers Original Word: שַׁיִט Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁוּת (shut), meaning "to place" or "to set." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shayit," the concept of thorns is present in the New Testament, such as in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:7, Mark 4:7, Luke 8:7) where thorns choke the seed, representing the cares of the world. Usage: The Hebrew word "shayit" refers to thorns or briers, often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe desolation, judgment, or obstacles. It conveys the idea of something that is wild, untamed, and potentially harmful, often symbolizing the consequences of sin or divine judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, thorns and briers were common in the landscape, especially in neglected or desolate areas. They were often seen as a curse or a sign of land that was not cultivated or cared for. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, thorns represented the opposite of fruitful and productive land, symbolizing barrenness and desolation. This imagery was powerful in conveying messages of judgment and the need for repentance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shut Definition a rowing NASB Translation oars (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁ֫יִט noun [masculine] rowing (as whipping, lashing the water); — only ׳אֳנִישֿׁ Isaiah 33:21 rowing vessel; — Isaiah 28:15 Kt see שׁוֺט. above [שׁוּט] verb denominative row; — Participle plural שָׁטִים rowers Ezekiel 27:8; Ezekiel 27:26 (of Tyre as ship). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oar, scourge From shuwt; an oar; also (compare showt) a scourge (figuratively) -- oar, scourge. see HEBREW shuwt see HEBREW showt Forms and Transliterations שַׁ֔יִט שֹׁ֣וט שוט שיט ša·yiṭ šayiṭ Shayit Shot šō·wṭ šōwṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 28:15 HEB: [שִׁיט כ] (שֹׁ֣וט ק) שׁוֹטֵ֤ף INT: have made A pact oar scourge when Isaiah 33:21 2 Occurrences |