Lexicon shephet: Judgment, justice, decision Original Word: שֶׁפֶט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance judgment From shaphat; a sentence, i.e. Infliction -- judgment. see HEBREW shaphat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphat Definition judgment NASB Translation judgment (1), judgments (15). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֶׁ֫פֶט] noun masculineExodus 6:6 judgement; — plural שְׁפָטִים Exodus 6:6 +, suffix שְׁפָטַי Ezekiel 14:21; — acts of judgment (compare משׁפטים), בשׁפטים גדלים by great acts of judgment Exodus 6:6; Exodus 7:4 (P); with בְּ, עשׂה שׁפטים Exodus 12:12; Numbers 33:4 (P), Ezekiel 5:10,15; Ezekiel 11:9; Ezekiel 16:41; Ezekiel 25:11; Ezekiel 28:22,26; Ezekiel 30:14,19 (all of God); men Ezekiel 16:41; with את, 2 Chronicles 24:24 (Syrians against Joash); שׁפטים of God (four: sword, famine, wild beasts, pestilence) Ezekiel 14:21; ללצים ׳נכונו שׁ Proverbs 19:29 judgments are prepared for scorners (ᵐ5 שְׁבָטִים rods, so PerlesAnal. 69 [or שׁוֺטִים], Toy). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַט (shaphat), which means "to judge" or "to govern."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2917 (κρίμα, krima): Refers to a judgment, decision, or sentence, often in a legal context. Usage: The term שֶׁפֶט (shephet) is used in the context of judicial decisions, often referring to the execution of judgment or the infliction of a sentence. It conveys the idea of a formal decree or punishment that is carried out as a result of a legal or divine decision. Context: The Hebrew word שֶׁפֶט (shephet) appears in the context of legal and divine judgments. It is often associated with the execution of justice, where a sentence is pronounced and carried out. This term underscores the seriousness and authority of judicial decisions, whether human or divine. In the Hebrew Bible, שֶׁפֶט is used to describe the consequences of actions, particularly in the context of divine retribution or punishment. It reflects the concept of justice being served, where wrongdoings are met with appropriate consequences. The term is closely related to the broader theme of justice and righteousness that permeates biblical texts, emphasizing the importance of upholding moral and legal standards. Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׁפָטִ֖ים בשפטים וּבִשְׁפָטִ֖ים ובשפטים שְׁפָטִ֑ים שְׁפָטִ֔ים שְׁפָטִ֖ים שְׁפָטִ֗ים שְׁפָטִ֜ים שְׁפָטִֽים׃ שְׁפָטַ֣י ׀ שפטי שפטים שפטים׃ biš·p̄ā·ṭîm bishfaTim bišp̄āṭîm šə·p̄ā·ṭay šə·p̄ā·ṭîm šəp̄āṭay šəp̄āṭîm shefaTai shefaTim ū·ḇiš·p̄ā·ṭîm ūḇišp̄āṭîm uvishfaTimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 6:6 HEB: בִּזְר֣וֹעַ נְטוּיָ֔ה וּבִשְׁפָטִ֖ים גְּדֹלִֽים׃ NAS: arm and with great judgments. KJV: out arm, and with great judgments: INT: arm an outstretched judgments great Exodus 7:4 Exodus 12:12 Numbers 33:4 2 Chronicles 24:24 Proverbs 19:29 Ezekiel 5:10 Ezekiel 5:15 Ezekiel 11:9 Ezekiel 14:21 Ezekiel 16:41 Ezekiel 25:11 Ezekiel 28:22 Ezekiel 28:26 Ezekiel 30:14 Ezekiel 30:19 16 Occurrences |