◄ 8180. shaar ►
Strong's Lexicon shaar: To calculate, reckon, estimate Original Word: שַׁעַר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: sha`ar Pronunciation: shah-ar Phonetic Spelling: (shah'-ar) Definition: To calculate, reckon, estimate Meaning: a measure Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of calculation or estimation is "λογίζομαι" (logizomai), which means to reckon or consider. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shaar" primarily means to calculate or estimate. It is used in contexts where measurement, assessment, or evaluation is involved. This term can be applied to both tangible and intangible assessments, such as measuring physical quantities or estimating value and worth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, precise measurement and estimation were crucial for various aspects of daily life, including trade, construction, and agriculture. The ability to calculate and estimate accurately was essential for maintaining fairness and justice, especially in economic transactions. The concept of "shaar" reflects the importance of wisdom and discernment in making judgments and decisions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from shaar Definition a measure NASB Translation hundredfold* (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hundredfold From sha'ar; a measure (as a section) -- (hundred-)fold. see HEBREW sha'ar Forms and Transliterations שְׁעָרִ֑ים שערים šə‘ārîm šə·‘ā·rîm sheaRim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 26:12 HEB: הַהִ֖וא מֵאָ֣ה שְׁעָרִ֑ים וַֽיְבָרֲכֵ֖הוּ יְהוָֽה׃ INT: the same hundred hundredfold blessed and the LORD 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8180 1 Occurrence šə·‘ā·rîm — 1 Occ.