Strong's Lexicon shimtsah: Reproach, disgrace, shame Original Word: שִׁמְצָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַץ (shamats), which means to despise or scorn. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "shimtsah" is ὄνειδος (oneidos), which also means reproach or disgrace. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Romans 15:3, where it is written, "The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me." Usage: The term "shimtsah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of disgrace or reproach. It often conveys a sense of public shame or dishonor that is brought upon an individual or a group due to their actions or circumstances. The word is typically used in contexts where there is a moral or social judgment being made, reflecting the cultural values of honor and shame prevalent in ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, honor and shame were pivotal social constructs. Honor was associated with social standing, reputation, and the respect of one's community, while shame was a state to be avoided at all costs. The concept of "shimtsah" reflects this cultural backdrop, where maintaining one's honor was crucial, and falling into disgrace could have significant social and familial repercussions. The Israelites, like their neighbors, lived in a society where communal identity and reputation were paramount, and thus, the avoidance of "shimtsah" was a significant concern. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shemets Definition whisper, derision NASB Translation derision (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁמְצָה noun feminine (derisive) whisper, derision; — ׳שׁ Exodus 32:25 (J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shame Feminine of shemets; scornful whispering (of hostile spectators) -- shame. see HEBREW shemets Forms and Transliterations לְשִׁמְצָ֖ה לשמצה lə·šim·ṣāh leshimTzah ləšimṣāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 32:25 HEB: פְרָעֹ֣ה אַהֲרֹ֔ן לְשִׁמְצָ֖ה בְּקָמֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: had let them get out of control to be a derision among their enemies-- KJV: had made them naked unto [their] shame among their enemies:) INT: get Aaron derision their enemies 1 Occurrence |
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