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שָׁפַת H8239
H8239 is the Hebrew word שָׁפַת, transliterated shâphath and said shaw-fath'. The King James Version most often renders it set.
What it means
to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bring, ordain, set on.
Verses using שָׁפַת
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
2 Kings 4:38 · KJV
And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.
Psalm 22:15 · KJV
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
Isaiah 26:12 · KJV
LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
Ezekiel 24:3 · KJV
And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
Common questions
What does Strong's H8239 mean?
H8239 is the Hebrew word שָׁפַת (shâphath), meaning to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce.
How is H8239 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it set (1 time), hast brought (1 time), wilt ordain (1 time), set on (1 time), set it on (1 time).
How many times does H8239 appear in the Bible?
שָׁפַת (shâphath) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8239 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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