Lexicon shemash: Sun Original Word: שֶׁמֶשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sun (Aramaic) corresponding to shemesh; the sun -- sun. see HEBREW shemesh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shemesh Definition sun NASB Translation sunset* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁמַשׁ] noun [masculine] so DWB] sun; — emphatic שִׁמְשָׁא Daniel 6:15. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be brilliant" or "to shine."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for the sun is Strong's G2246, ἥλιος (hēlios). This term is used in the New Testament to refer to the sun, often in similar contexts as the Hebrew "shemesh," such as in Matthew 5:45 (BSB), where the sun is described as rising on both the evil and the good, illustrating God's impartial provision for all of creation. Usage: The word "shemesh" is used in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible to denote the sun. It is a common term in Semitic languages for the sun and is used in various contexts, including literal, symbolic, and metaphorical references. Context: The term "shemesh" appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra. In these contexts, the sun is often mentioned in relation to timekeeping, natural phenomena, and as a symbol of God's creation. The sun is a central element in the ancient Near Eastern understanding of the cosmos, often associated with divine power and authority. In the Bible, the sun is created by God and serves as a testament to His majesty and order in the universe. For example, in Daniel 6:14 (BSB), the sun is part of the natural order that marks the passage of time, highlighting the regularity and reliability of God's creation. Forms and Transliterations שִׁמְשָׁ֔א שמשא shimSha šim·šā šimšāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:14 HEB: וְעַד֙ מֶֽעָלֵ֣י שִׁמְשָׁ֔א הֲוָ֥א מִשְׁתַּדַּ֖ר KJV: the going down of the sun to deliver INT: until down of the sun kept exerting |
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