Hebrew · H8068, H7898

שָׁמִיר שַׁיִת

A thorn ; also (from its keenness for scratching) a gem, probably the diamond · scrub or trash , i.e. wild growth of weeds or briers (as if put on the field)

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שָׁמִירH8068a thorn ; also (from its keenness for scratching) a gem, probably the diamond

Pronunciationšāmiyr

Sharp hardness: object whose cutting edge makes it both destructive thorn and precious gem.

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שַׁיִתH7898scrub or trash , i.e. wild growth of weeds or briers (as if put on the field)

Pronunciationšayit

Wild growth symbolizing neglect, desolation, or divine judgment through land degradation and abandonment.

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What does שָׁמִיר שַׁיִת (šāmîr šayiṯ) mean in the Bible?

שָׁמִיר · שַׁיִת is a Hebrew phrase meaning "briers and thorns".

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What does שָׁמִיר · שַׁיִת mean in the Bible?

שָׁמִיר · שַׁיִת is a Hebrew phrase meaning "briers and thorns".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8068, H7898?

H8068, H7898 is connected to 18 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. briers and thorns

Strong'sH8068, H7898

Lexical occurrences18 verses

Source Gloss

briers and thorns

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