What does שַׁמְגַּר mean in the Bible?
שַׁמְגַּר is a Hebrew word meaning "Shamgar , an Israelite judge".
Hebrew · H8044
שַׁמְגַּר
שַׁמְגַּר is a Hebrew word meaning "Shamgar , an Israelite judge".
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שַׁמְגַּרH8044
What does שַׁמְגַּר mean in the Bible?
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H8044?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include of Shamgar (1), Shamgar (1).
Where does שַׁמְגַּר appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Judges 3:31. Its strongest book concentrations include Judges (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itof Shamgar1×Judges 5:6
Shamgar1×Judges 3:31
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Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJudges 3:31
Aligned rows2
Books represented1
Judges2
Source forms
שַׁמְגַּ֣ר1xšam·garJudges 3:31
שַׁמְגַּ֤ר1xšam·garJudges 5:6
Parsing patterns
Noun - proper - masculine singular2xJudges 3:31, Judges 5:6
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Shamgar , an Israelite judge
Source Gloss
Shamgar , an Israelite judge
Extended definition
Shamgar.