Original Word: שָׁמַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: shaman
Pronunciation: shah-MEN
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-man')
Definition: to shine, be, oily, gross
Meaning: To shine, be oily, gross

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4096: πιόω (pioō) • This Greek term is related to the concept of being fat or rich, similar to the Hebrew שָׁמַן (shaman). It is used in the New Testament to describe abundance or fullness, often in a metaphorical sense, aligning with the Hebrew understanding of prosperity and richness.

Usage: The term שָׁמַן (shaman) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of being fat, oily, or gross. It can imply physical fatness or metaphorically describe prosperity or richness.

Context: • The Hebrew root שָׁמַן (shaman) primarily denotes the concept of being fat or oily. This can be understood both in a literal and metaphorical sense. In a literal sense, it refers to the physical state of being fat or having an abundance of oil, which in ancient times was often associated with prosperity and well-being. Metaphorically, it can describe a state of richness or abundance, often used to depict the prosperity of a person or nation.
• In the context of the Hebrew Bible, the term is used to describe the physical state of individuals or animals, as well as the richness of the land. For example, the "fatness" of the land is a common biblical metaphor for fertility and abundance.
• The concept of being "gross" or "oily" can also carry a negative connotation, suggesting excess or indulgence. This duality reflects the broader biblical theme of balance between prosperity and spiritual health.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) may render this term in various contexts, emphasizing either the physical or metaphorical aspects depending on the passage.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to grow fat
NASB Translation
fat (1), grew fat (2), grown fat (1), insensitive (1), render (1).

I. [שָׁמֵן] verb grow fat (Late Hebrew Hiph`il id., also שֶׁמֶן Arabic be fat; Aramaic especially derived species and derivatives; שְׁמֵין adjective fat: Assyrian šammu, fat; Phoenician (Punic) שמן oil, so Palmyrene שמנא Lzb³⁷⁸; on relation of meanings Frä¹⁴⁷); —

Qal Perfect2masculine singular שָׁמַ֫נְתָּ Deuteronomy 32:15 and Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִשְׁמַן Deuteronomy 32:15 both of Israel (prosperous and arrogant) under figure of fat beast; so Perfect3plural שָֽׁמְנוּ Jeremiah 5:28 (of wicked).

Hiph`il Imperfect3masculine plural וַיַשְׁמִינוּ Nehemiah 9:25 were sated and shewed fatness (inner causative); Imperative masculine singular הַשְׁמֵן Isaiah 6:10 make fat (dull, unreceptive), לֵב הָיָם הַוֶּה.

become make, wax fat

A primitive root; to shine, i.e. (by analogy) be (causatively, make) oily or gross -- become (make, wax) fat.

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