Strong's Lexicon shayith: Thorns, briers Original Word: שַׁיִת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pierce or to burn Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shayith," the concept of thorns is present in the New Testament, such as in the parable of the sower where thorns choke the word (Matthew 13:7, Mark 4:7, Luke 8:7). Usage: The Hebrew word "shayith" refers to thorns or briers, often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe desolation, judgment, or the consequences of sin. It conveys the idea of something that is troublesome, obstructive, or indicative of a curse. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, thorns and briers were common in the landscape, especially in neglected or desolate areas. They were often seen as a symbol of the land's curse or neglect, reflecting the consequences of disobedience to God. In an agrarian society, thorns were a significant hindrance to farming and cultivation, representing the struggle against nature and the need for diligent stewardship of the land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from shith Definition thornbushes NASB Translation thorns (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁ֫יִת noun [masculine] collective thorn-bushes (connection with above √ dubious; DietrAbh.73 compare (improbable) שׁאה devastate, אִיָּה ruin, whence ׳שׁ wild, rough growth); — always with שָׁמִיר: absolute ׳שׁ Isaiah 7:23,24; Isaiah 9:17; Isaiah 27:4 (compare Du); שָׁ֑יִת Isaiah 5:6; Isaiah 7:25; suffix שִׁיתוֺ Isaiah 10:17 (figurative of Assyr.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thorns From shiyth; scrub or trash, i.e. Wild growth of weeds or briers (as if put on the field) -- thorns. see HEBREW shiyth Forms and Transliterations וְלַשַּׁ֖יִת וָשַׁ֖יִת וָשָׁ֑יִת ולשית ושית שִׁית֥וֹ שַׁ֙יִת֙ שית שיתו ša·yiṯ šayiṯ shayit shiTo šî·ṯōw šîṯōw vaShayit velashShayit wā·ša·yiṯ wā·šā·yiṯ wāšayiṯ wāšāyiṯ wə·laš·ša·yiṯ wəlaššayiṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 5:6 HEB: וְעָלָ֥ה שָׁמִ֖יר וָשָׁ֑יִת וְעַ֤ל הֶעָבִים֙ NAS: But briars and thorns will come KJV: briers and thorns: I will also command INT: will come briars and thorns and the clouds Isaiah 7:23 Isaiah 7:24 Isaiah 7:25 Isaiah 9:18 Isaiah 10:17 Isaiah 27:4 7 Occurrences |
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