◄ 7858. sheteph ►
Strong's Lexicon sheteph: Flood, Overflow, Torrent Original Word: שֶׁטֶף Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: sheteph Pronunciation: SHEH-tef Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-tef) Definition: a deluge Meaning: The term שֶׁטֶף (sheteph) primarily denotes a "deluge" or "flood," often used metaphorically to describe overwhelming forces or events. Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁטַף (shataph), which means "to overflow" or "to wash away." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2627 (kataklusmos): This Greek term is often translated as "flood" or "deluge," similar to שֶׁטֶף (sheteph). It is used in the New Testament to describe the flood in the days of Noah, emphasizing a cataclysmic event. • G3691 (okrismos): While not a direct translation, this term can relate to judgment or condemnation, which aligns with the metaphorical use of שֶׁטֶף (sheteph) as a symbol of divine judgment. • G5205 (huetos): This Greek word means "rain" and can be associated with the concept of a flood, though it more specifically refers to the precipitation that can lead to flooding. In summary, שֶׁטֶף (sheteph) is a multifaceted term in the Hebrew Bible, rich with imagery of both literal and metaphorical floods, serving as a powerful symbol of overwhelming force and divine judgment. Usage: The word שֶׁטֶף (sheteph) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both literal and figurative floods. It conveys the idea of an overwhelming or destructive force, often associated with divine judgment or natural disasters. Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, שֶׁטֶף (sheteph) refers to a flood or deluge of water. This can be seen in contexts where natural disasters are described, emphasizing the power and destructiveness of water when it overflows its boundaries. • Figurative Usage: Metaphorically, שֶׁטֶף (sheteph) is used to describe overwhelming calamities or judgments. It can symbolize the sweeping away of nations, peoples, or structures by divine intervention or other powerful forces. This usage underscores the concept of unavoidable and comprehensive destruction. • Biblical Context: The term appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often in prophetic literature where it serves as a symbol of divine retribution or the unstoppable nature of God's will. It is used to evoke imagery of total devastation and the futility of human resistance against divine decrees. • Example in Scripture: While specific verses from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) are not provided here, the term is typically found in passages that discuss judgment or catastrophic events, illustrating the severity and totality of the described events. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from shataph Definition a flood NASB Translation flood (5), outburst (1), overflowing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׁ֫טֶף, שֶׁ֫צֶף noun masculineNahum 1:8 flood; — absolute שֶׁ֫טֶף Nahum 1:8 3t.; construct ׳שֶׁ Proverbs 27:4, ׳שֵׁ Psalm 32:6; — flood, figurative of ׳יs judgement, עֹבֵר ׳שׁ Nahum 1:8, compare Daniel 9:26, זְרֹעוֺת ׳הַשּׁ Daniel 11:22 (compare Dr); of calamity, מַיִם רַבִּים ׳שׁ Psalm 32:6; אָף ׳שׁ Proverbs 27:4 a flood of anger; so שֶׁצֶף קֶצֶף Isaiah 54:8 (צ for ט before following צ Ew Di; > Du Che Marti strike out ׳שׁ as dittograph); שֶׁטֶף literally of rainflood, Job 38:25. שׁטר (√ of following; Assyrian ša‰âru, write, Sabean סטר HomChr 124 DHMEp. Denkm. Arabic lii. 2, liv. 2; Arabic rule (a book), write, row, line; Aramaic שְׁטָרָא, document, so HilprBabylonian Exp. x.8 CISii.67, Nabataean, Palmyrene שטר Lzb374:00:00 HomNKZ i.69 all from Assyrian). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flood, outrageous, overflowing Or sheteph {shay'-tef}; from shataph; a deluge (literally or figuratively) -- flood, outrageous, overflowing. see HEBREW shataph Forms and Transliterations בַשֶּׁ֔טֶף בשטף הַשֶּׁ֛טֶף השטף וְשֶׁ֣טֶף וּבְשֶׁ֣טֶף ובשטף ושטף לְ֭שֵׁטֶף לַשֶּׁ֣טֶף לשטף ḇaš·še·ṭep̄ ḇaššeṭep̄ haš·še·ṭep̄ hashShetef haššeṭep̄ laš·še·ṭep̄ lashShetef laššeṭep̄ lə·šê·ṭep̄ ləšêṭep̄ Leshetef ū·ḇə·še·ṭep̄ ūḇəšeṭep̄ uveShetef vashShetef veShetef wə·še·ṭep̄ wəšeṭep̄ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 38:25 HEB: מִֽי־ פִלַּ֣ג לַשֶּׁ֣טֶף תְּעָלָ֑ה וְ֝דֶ֗רֶךְ NAS: a channel for the flood, Or a way KJV: a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way INT: Who has cleft the flood A channel A way Psalm 32:6 HEB: מְ֫צֹ֥א רַ֗ק לְ֭שֵׁטֶף מַ֣יִם רַבִּ֑ים NAS: Surely in a flood of great KJV: when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great INT: may be found in A flood waters of great Proverbs 27:4 HEB: אַכְזְרִיּ֣וּת חֵ֭מָה וְשֶׁ֣טֶף אָ֑ף וּמִ֥י NAS: and anger is a flood, But who KJV: and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand INT: is fierce Wrath flood and anger who Daniel 9:26 HEB: הַבָּא֙ וְקִצּ֣וֹ בַשֶּׁ֔טֶף וְעַד֙ קֵ֣ץ NAS: And its end [will come] with a flood; even to the end KJV: and the end thereof [shall be] with a flood, and unto the end INT: come end A flood even to the end Daniel 11:22 HEB: וּזְרֹע֥וֹת הַשֶּׁ֛טֶף יִשָּׁטְפ֥וּ מִלְּפָנָ֖יו NAS: The overflowing forces KJV: And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown INT: forces the overflowing will be flooded before Nahum 1:8 HEB: וּבְשֶׁ֣טֶף עֹבֵ֔ר כָּלָ֖ה NAS: But with an overflowing flood He will make KJV: But with an overrunning flood he will make INT: flood an overflowing A complete 6 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7858 6 Occurrences haš·še·ṭep̄ — 1 Occ. laš·še·ṭep̄ — 1 Occ. lə·šê·ṭep̄ — 1 Occ. ū·ḇə·še·ṭep̄ — 1 Occ. ḇaš·še·ṭep̄ — 1 Occ. wə·še·ṭep̄ — 1 Occ.