Strong's Lexicon shathath: To set, to place, to appoint Original Word: שָׁתַת Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar concepts includes τίθημι (tithēmi), which means to place or set. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shathath" primarily means to set, place, or appoint something or someone in a particular position or role. It conveys the action of establishing or positioning with intention and purpose. This term is often used in contexts where something is being firmly established or designated for a specific function. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of setting or appointing was significant, often involving a formal or ceremonial aspect. This could relate to setting stones for a foundation, appointing leaders or officials, or establishing laws and decrees. The concept of setting something in place was tied to notions of stability, order, and divine purpose, reflecting the belief that God is the ultimate establisher of all things. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to set, appoint NASB Translation appointed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁתַת] verb set, appoint (poetry) ("" form of שׁית Ges§ 67ee); — Qal Perfect3plural כַּצּאֹן לִשְׁאוֺל שַׁתּוּ Psalm 49:15 they have been appointed (literally they have appointed them, indefinite subject) like a flock for Sh®°ôl, but Gr reads שָׁ֫חוּ (שׁוח), Bae3יֵחַתּוּ (נחת); שַׁתּוּ בַשָּׁמַים מִּיהֶם Psalm 73:9 ("" וּלְשׁוֺנָם תִּהֲלַח בָּאָרֶץ) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be laid, set A primitive root; to place, i.e. Array; reflex. To lie -- be laid, set. Forms and Transliterations שַׁתּ֣וּ שַׁתּוּ֮ שתו šat·tū šattū shatTuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 49:14 HEB: כַּצֹּ֤אן ׀ לִֽשְׁא֣וֹל שַׁתּוּ֮ מָ֤וֶת יִ֫רְעֵ֥ם NAS: As sheep they are appointed for Sheol; KJV: Like sheep they are laid in the grave; INT: sheep Sheol are appointed Death shall be their shepherd Psalm 73:9 2 Occurrences |
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