שָׁפַת
To locate , i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish , reduce
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What does שָׁפַת (šāpaṭ) mean in the Bible?
שָׁפַת (šāpaṭ) is a Hebrew word meaning "to locate , i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish , reduce". to locate, i. God actively establishes peace for his people.
Meaning
To set, establish, or ordain; foundational action of positioning something firmly in place.
to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce BDB: set Usage: bring, ordain, set on.
Why This Word Matters
God actively establishes peace for His people. Isaiah 26:12-18
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
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Biblical Occurrences
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