Strong's Lexicon shereqah: Whistling, hissing Original Word: שְׁרֵקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁרַק (sharaq), meaning "to whistle" or "to hiss." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shereqah," the concept of derision or astonishment can be found in Greek words like ἐκπλήσσω (ekplēssō - to be astonished) or καταγελάω (katagelaō - to mock). Usage: The term "shereqah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a sound made by whistling or hissing. It often conveys a sense of derision, scorn, or astonishment. In the context of biblical prophecy, it can describe the reaction of nations witnessing the desolation or judgment of Israel or other nations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, whistling or hissing was a common way to express disapproval or to call attention to something unusual or shocking. In the biblical context, it often symbolizes the reaction of surrounding nations to the judgment or downfall of a city or people. This cultural practice underscores the communal nature of ancient societies, where public opinion and reaction were significant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sharaq Definition (object of derisive) hissing NASB Translation derision (1), hissing (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁרֵקָה noun feminine (object of derisive) hissing; — always absolute ׳שׁ, and always + שַׁמָּה : Jeremiah 19:3; Jeremiah 25:9,18 (+ חָרְבָּה, פְלָלָה), Jeremiah 29:18 (+ אָלָה, חֶרְמָּה), Jeremiah 51:27; Micah 6:16 (+ חֶרְמָּה), 2 Chronicles 29:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hissing From sharaq; a derision -- hissing. see HEBREW sharaq Forms and Transliterations וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֑ה וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֔ה וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֣ה וּשְׁרֵקָ֖ה ולשרקה ושרקה לִשְׁרֵקָ֔ה לִשְׁרֵקָ֥ה לשרקה liš·rê·qāh lishreKah lišrêqāh ū·šə·rê·qāh ūšərêqāh ushereKah velishreKah wə·liš·rê·qāh wəlišrêqāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 29:8 HEB: ק) לְשַׁמָּ֣ה וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֔ה כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר אַתֶּ֥ם NAS: of horror, and of hissing, as you see KJV: to astonishment, and to hissing, as ye see INT: be removed of horror hissing after you Jeremiah 19:8 Jeremiah 25:9 Jeremiah 25:18 Jeremiah 29:18 Jeremiah 51:37 Micah 6:16 7 Occurrences |
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