What does שָׁסַע (šāsaʿ) mean in the Bible?
שָׁסַע (šāsaʿ): Physical rupture that extends metaphorically to verbal wounding; tearing apart through reproach
Hebrew · H8156
שָׁסַע
To split or tear ; figuratively, to upbraid
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
שָׁסַע H8156
Pronunciation šāsaʿ
What does שָׁסַע (šāsaʿ) mean in the Bible?
שָׁסַע (šāsaʿ): Physical rupture that extends metaphorically to verbal wounding; tearing apart through reproach
Full entry for שָׁסַע (H8156) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H8156?
The BSB source-word alignment has 9 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include . . . (3), and he tore the lion apart (1), as one would tear (1), completely divided (1), divided (1).
Where does שָׁסַע (šāsaʿ) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Leviticus 1:17. Its strongest book concentrations include Leviticus (4), Deuteronomy (2), Judges (2), 1 Samuel (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders It . . . 3× Leviticus 11:7, Leviticus 11:26, Deuteronomy 14:7
and he tore the lion apart 1× Judges 14:6
as one would tear 1× Judges 14:6
completely divided 1× Leviticus 11:3
divided 1× Deuteronomy 14:6
He shall tear it open 1× Leviticus 1:17
restrained 1× 1 Samuel 24:7
Show sample aligned rows
Leviticus 1:17 וְשִׁסַּ֨ע to He shall tear it open Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Leviticus 11:3 וְשֹׁסַ֤עַת to completely divided Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Leviticus 11:7 וְשֹׁסַ֥ע to . . . Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Leviticus 11:26 שֹׁסַ֗עַת to . . . Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Deuteronomy 14:6 וְשֹׁסַ֤עַת to divided Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct Deuteronomy 14:7 הַשְּׁסוּעָ֑ה to . . . Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Judges 14:6 וַֽיְשַׁסְּעֵ֙הוּ֙ to and he tore the lion apart Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Judges 14:6 כְּשַׁסַּ֣ע to as one would tear Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct 1 Samuel 24:7 וַיְשַׁסַּ֨ע to restrained Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned row Leviticus 1:17
Aligned rows 9
Books represented 4
Leviticus 4 Deuteronomy 2 Judges 2 1 Samuel 1
Source forms
וְשֹׁסַ֤עַת 2x wə·šō·sa·‘aṯ Leviticus 11:3, Deuteronomy 14:6
הַשְּׁסוּעָ֑ה 1x haš·šə·sū·‘āh Deuteronomy 14:7
וַיְשַׁסַּ֨ע 1x way·šas·sa‘ 1 Samuel 24:7
וַֽיְשַׁסְּעֵ֙הוּ֙ 1x way·šas·sə·‘ê·hū Judges 14:6
וְשִׁסַּ֨ע 1x wə·šis·sa‘ Leviticus 1:17
וְשֹׁסַ֥ע 1x wə·šō·sa‘ Leviticus 11:7
כְּשַׁסַּ֣ע 1x kə·šas·sa‘ Judges 14:6
שֹׁסַ֗עַת 1x šō·sa·‘aṯ Leviticus 11:26
Parsing patterns
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular 1x Deuteronomy 14:7
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular 1x Leviticus 1:17
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular 1x 1 Samuel 24:7
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular 1x Judges 14:6
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular 1x Leviticus 11:3
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct 1x Deuteronomy 14:6
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular 1x Leviticus 11:7
Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct 1x Judges 14:6
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Physical rupture that extends metaphorically to verbal wounding; tearing apart through reproach
Source Gloss
to split or tear ; figuratively, to upbraid
Extended definition Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Physical rupture that extends metaphorically to verbal wounding; tearing apart through reproach
to split or tear; figuratively, to upbraid BDB: divide Usage: cleave, (be) cloven (footed), rend, stay.
Word Origins
שָׁסַע is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Part of These Phrases
Compound and idiomatic phrases that include this word. Follow a link to study the phrase and how its parts work together.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain