◄ 7862. shay ►
Strong's Lexicon shay: Gift, tribute, present Original Word: שַׁי Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: shay Pronunciation: shahy Phonetic Spelling: (shah'-ee) Definition: Gift, tribute, present Meaning: a gift Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאָה (sha'ah), which can mean to lay waste or to be desolate, but in this context, it is used in a more positive sense. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shay," the concept of a gift or offering can be related to Greek words such as δῶρον (dōron - Strong's Greek 1435), meaning gift or present, often used in the context of offerings to God. Usage: The Hebrew word "shay" refers to a gift or tribute, often presented as an offering to a superior or as a sign of respect and allegiance. It is used in contexts where a gift is given to honor someone or to seek favor. The term can also imply a voluntary offering, given out of gratitude or devotion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, presenting gifts or tributes was a common practice to show respect, allegiance, or to seek favor from a king or deity. These gifts could be material goods, such as livestock, precious metals, or other valuable items. The act of giving a "shay" was not only a social custom but also a religious one, as offerings were made to God as a sign of worship and thanksgiving. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a gift (offered as homage) NASB Translation gift of homage (1), gifts (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁי noun masculine gift offered as homage (√ dubious; perhaps in spite of שׁ = Arabic , verb wish, thing (weakened from thing desired); compare חֵפֶץ 4); — ׳יוּבַל שׁ Isaiah 18:7, ׳יֹבִילוּ שׁ Psalm 76:12, שָׁ֑י ׳יוֺב Psalm 68:30. שׁיא proper name, masculine 2 Samuel 20:25 Kt, see שְׁוָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance present Probably from shavah; a gift (as available) -- present. see HEBREW shavah Forms and Transliterations שַׁ֜י שַׁ֝֗י שָֽׁי׃ שי שי׃ šay šāy Shai Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 68:29 HEB: יוֹבִ֖ילוּ מְלָכִ֣ים שָֽׁי׃ NAS: Kings will bring gifts to You. KJV: shall kings bring presents unto thee. INT: will bring Kings gifts Psalm 76:11 HEB: סְבִיבָ֑יו יוֹבִ֥ילוּ שַׁ֝֗י לַמּוֹרָֽא׃ NAS: Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared. KJV: him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. INT: are around bring gifts who Isaiah 18:7 HEB: הַהִ֨יא יֽוּבַל־ שַׁ֜י לַיהוָ֣ה צְבָא֗וֹת NAS: At that time a gift of homage will be brought KJV: In that time shall the present be brought INT: he will be brought A gift God of hosts 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7862 3 Occurrences šāy — 3 Occ.