Berean Strong's Lexicon Shamgar: Shamgar Original Word: שַׁמְגַּר Word Origin: The origin of the name Shamgar is uncertain, but it is a Hebrew proper name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Shamgar, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Shamgar is a figure mentioned in the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. He is identified as one of the judges of Israel, known for his remarkable feat of delivering Israel from oppression. The name Shamgar itself does not have a clear meaning, but he is recognized for his role as a deliverer and warrior. Cultural and Historical Background: Shamgar is mentioned during the period of the Judges, a time characterized by a cyclical pattern of Israel's disobedience, oppression by foreign powers, cries for help, and deliverance by judges raised by God. This era was marked by a lack of centralized leadership and frequent conflicts with neighboring peoples. Shamgar's account reflects the ongoing struggle of the Israelites to maintain their identity and freedom in the Promised Land amidst external threats. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. judge NASB Translation Shamgar (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁמְגַּר proper name, masculine a 'judge,' son of Anath, Judges 3:31; Judges 5:6, Σαμα[ε]γαρ (on this name (Hittite?) compare GFMJudges 3:31; NöZMG xiii (1888), 479 conjecture שׁמגד). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shamgar Of uncertain derivation; Shamgar, an Israelite judge -- Shamgar. Forms and Transliterations שַׁמְגַּ֣ר שַׁמְגַּ֤ר שמגר šam·gar šamgar shamGarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 3:31 HEB: וְאַחֲרָ֤יו הָיָה֙ שַׁמְגַּ֣ר בֶּן־ עֲנָ֔ת NAS: him came Shamgar the son KJV: And after him was Shamgar the son INT: After came Shamgar the son of Anath Judges 5:6 2 Occurrences |
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