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שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh) n (sheh'-mesh)
Source: from an unused root meaning to be brilliant;
Meaning: the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
KJV: east side(-ward), sun (rising), west(-ward), window. See also H1053.

Associated OET lemmas: שֶׁמֶשׁ

UBS dictionary entries sharing a lemma or Strong’s identifier: שֶׁמֶשׁ (H8121)

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

v.ei.ab

שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ 133 n.f. et m. sun

Showing 43 of 127 recorded verses, in OET book order.

Browse all 134 occurrences by book, form or gloss.

OET-LV: 12 And_he/it_was the_sun about_to_go and_a_deep_sleep it_fell on ʼAⱱrām and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE dread darkness great was_falling on/upon/above_him/it. (GEN 15:12)

OET-RV: 12 Later as the sun was going down, Avram fell into a deep sleep, and it suddenly became completely dark and he became terrified, (GEN 15:12)

Jump to OET GEN 15:12 section.

OET-LV: 11 And_he_reached (in)_place and_he_stayed_the_night there if/because the_sun it_had_gone and_he/it_took one_of_the_stones_of the_place and_he/it_assigned of_his_head_of_the_place and_he_lay_down in_place (the)_that. (GEN 28:11)

OET-RV: 11 One night after he’d stopped when the sun had gone down, he laid down in that place and used one of the stones there to put under his head for a pillow. (GEN 28:11)

Jump to OET GEN 28:11 section.

OET-LV: 21 And_they_gathered DOM_him/it in_morning in_morning everyone according_to_the_mouth_of his_food_of_his and_ the_sun _it_was_warm and_it_melted. (EXO 16:21)

OET-RV: 21 So from that day onwards, they gathered it every morning, depending on how many they were feeding, and then when the sun got hot, the rest melted away. (EXO 16:21)

Jump to OET EXO 16:21 section.

OET-LV: 25  If actually_(take_as_pledge) you_will_take_as_pledge the_cloak_of your_neighbour_of_your until the_sun goes you_will_return_it to_him/it. (EXO 22:25)

OET-RV: 26 If you actually take the your neighbour’s cloak as a security, you must return it to them by sunset, (EXO 22:26)

Jump to OET EXO 22:26 section.

OET-LV: 4 And_ YHWH _he/it_said to Mosheh take DOM all_of the_chiefs_of the_people and_impale them to/for_YHWH before the_sun so_ the_burning_of the_anger of_YHWH _that_it_may_turn_away from_Yisrāʼēl/(Israel). (NUM 25:4)

OET-RV: 4 Then Yahweh told Mosheh (Moses), “Execute all the people’s leaders and display their bodies in broad daylight, and then Yahweh’s anger might turn back away from Yisrael.” (NUM 25:4)

Jump to OET NUM 25:4 section.

OET-LV: 47 And_they_took_possession_of DOM land_of_his and_DOM the_land_of ˊŌg the_king_of (the)_Bāshān the_two_of the_kings_of the_ʼAmorī who were_on_the_other_side_of the_Yardēn the_rising_of the_sun. (DEU 4:47)

OET-RV: 47 They had taken possession of his land, as well as the land of Bashan’s King Og—the two Amori kings from the eastern side of the Yarden— (DEU 4:47)

Jump to OET DEU 4:47 section.

OET-LV: 3 And_he/it_went and_he_has_served gods other and_he_has_bowed_down to/for_them and_to_sun or to_moon or to/from_all/each/any/every the_soldier/messenger_of the_heavens which not I_have_commanded. (DEU 17:3)

OET-RV: 3 and worshipped other gods, or the sun, moon, or stars—all of which I’ve prohibited you from doing, (DEU 17:3)

Jump to OET DEU 17:3 section.

OET-LV: 15 In_its_day you_will_pay wage[s]_of_his and_not it_will_go on/upon/above_him/it the_sun if/because is_poor he and_to_it he is_lifting_up DOM desire_of_his and_not he_will_call_out on_you to YHWH and_it_was in_you(ms) sin. (DEU 24:15)

OET-RV: 15 At the end of each day, pay them before sunset, because they need it to live on. Then they won’t cry out to Yahweh against you and have him hold you accountable. (DEU 24:15)

Jump to OET DEU 24:15 section.

OET-LV: 4 From_the_wilderness and_(the)_Ləⱱānōn the_this and_unto the_river (the)_great the_river_of Pərāt all_of the_land_of the_Ḩittiy and_unto the_sea (the)_great the_setting_of the_sun it_will_be territory_of_your(pl). (JOS 1:4)

OET-RV: 4 Your territory will extend from the wilderness in the south to the Levanon mountains in the north, and from the large Perat (Euphrates) River in the east, and right to the Mediterranean sea in the west, including all of the Hitim’ land. (JOS 1:4)

Jump to OET JOS 1:4 section.

OET-LV: 12 Then Yəhōshūˊa/(Joshua) he_spoke to/for_YHWH in/on_day YHWH delivered_up DOM the_ʼAmorī to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_he/it_said to_the_eyes_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) Oh_sun at_Giⱱˊōn be_still and_Oh_moon in_the_valley_of ʼAyyālōn. (JOS 10:12)

OET-RV: 12 Then Yehoshua spoke to Yahweh on the day that he gave them victory over the Amorim, and in front of the Israelis he said,
 ⇔ “Sun, stay still over Giveon,
 ⇔ ≈ and moon, over the Ayalon Valley. (JOS 10:12)

Jump to OET JOS 10:12 section.

OET-LV: 12 And_these are_the_kings_of the_earth/land whom the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) they_defeated and_they_took_possession_of DOM land_of_their on_the_other_side_of the_Yardēn/(Jordan) the_rising_of_towards of_the_sun from_the_wadi_of ʼArnōn to the_mountain_of Ḩermōn and_all the_ˊArāⱱāh eastward_to. (JOS 12:1)

OET-RV: 12 These are the kings in the region who the Israelis defeated on the eastern side of the Yarden (Jordan) river and took possession of their land from the Arnon riverbed in the south to Mt. Hermon in the north, including all of the eastern rift valley plains: (JOS 12:1)

Jump to OET JOS 12:1 section.

OET-LV: 27 And_it_turns_back the_rising_of the_sun Bēyt Dagon and_it_touches (on)_Zəⱱūlūn and_(on)_the_valley_valley_of_Iphtah- ʼēl valley_of_Iphtah- northward_to Bēyt Emek and_Neiel and_it_goes_out to Kāⱱūl/(Cabul) from_the_north. (JOS 19:27)

OET-RV: 27 and turned back to the east to Beyt-Dagon and the border with Zevulun and the Yiftah-El valley to the north. Then it went to Beyt-Emek and Neiel and north to Kavul, (JOS 19:27)

Jump to OET JOS 19:27 section.

OET-LV: 31 So all_of enemies_of_your may_they_perish Oh_YHWH and_those_of_who_love_him be_as_ of_the_sun _the_going_out in_strength_of_its and_ the_earth/land _it_was_at_peace forty year[s]. (JDG 5:31)

OET-RV:  ⇔  31 May all your enemies perish like that, Yahweh.
 ⇔ But may those who love you shine like the sun rising in its strength.”
 § Then that region had peace for forty years. (JDG 5:31)

Jump to OET JDG 5:31 section.

OET-LV: 14 And_they_passed_on and_they_went and_it_went to/for_them the_sun beside (the)_Giⱱˊāh which belongs_to_Binyāmīn. (JDG 19:14)

OET-RV: 14 So they passed Yevus and went on, but the sun went down as they neared Giveah (in Benyamite territory) (JDG 19:14)

Jump to OET JDG 19:14 section.

OET-LV: 9 And_they_said to_messengers the_(ones_who)_went thus you(pl)_will_say to_the_man_of Yāⱱēsh/(Jabesh) tomorrow it_will_belong to/for_you(pl) deliverance in/on/at/with of_the_sun and_ the_messengers _they_came and_they_told to_the_men_of Yāⱱēsh and_they_rejoiced. (SA1 11:9)

OET-RV: 9 and they told the original messengers, “Go and tell the leaders of Yavesh-Gilead, ‘Tomorrow you’ll all be rescued by the time that the sun’s at its hottest.’ ” (SA1 11:9)

Jump to OET SA1 11:9 section.

OET-LV: 11 Thus YHWH he_says HERE_I am_about_to_raise_up on_you calamity from_your_own_of_house and_I_will_take DOM wives_of_your to_eyes_of_your and_I_will_give_them to_neighbour_of_your and_he_will_lie with wives_of_your to_the_eyes_of the_sun (the)_this. (SA2 12:11)

OET-RV: 11 I will cause a disaster to hit you from within your own household—I’ll take your wives and give them to a family member right in front of your eyes, and he will let everyone know that he’s sleeping with your wives. (SA2 12:11)

Jump to OET SA2 12:11 section.

OET-LV: 5  In_all the_earth/land measuring-line_of_their it_has_gone_out and_at_the_end_of the_world words/messages_of_their for_sun he_has_put a_tent in_them. (PSA 19:5)

OET-RV: 4 yet their words go out over all the earth,
 ⇔ ≈ and their speech to the end of the world.
 ⇔ He’s placed the sun in its home in the sky. (PSA 19:4)

Jump to OET PSA 19:4 section.

OET-LV: 5 People_will_fear_you with the_sun and_before_of the_moon generation_of generations. (PSA 72:5)

OET-RV: 5 May they honour you while the sun endures,
 ⇔ ≈ and as long as the moon lasts throughout all the generations. (PSA 72:5)

Jump to OET PSA 72:5 section.

OET-LV: 12  If/because is_a_sun and_a_shield YHWH god favour and_honour YHWH he_gives not he_withholds good to_who_walk in_blamelessness. (PSA 84:12)

OET-RV: 11 because Yahweh God is our sun and shield.
 ⇔ Yahweh will give grace and glory.
 ⇔ He doesn’t withhold any good thing from those who walk in integrity. (PSA 84:11)

Jump to OET PSA 84:11 section.

OET-LV: 22 The_sun it_rises they_gather and_near/to dens_of_their they_lie_down. (PSA 104:22)

OET-RV: 22 They slink away when the sun comes up
 ⇔ and lie down in their dens. (PSA 104:22)

Jump to OET PSA 104:22 section.

OET-LV: 8 DOM the_sun for_dominion in_the_day if/because is_forever loyalty_of_his_covenant. (PSA 136:8)

OET-RV: 8 the sun to rule over the day,
 ⇔ because his loyal commitment continues forever, (PSA 136:8)

Jump to OET PSA 136:8 section.

OET-LV: 36 And_ the_cry _he/it_passed_through in_camp just_ the_sun _as_went to_say everyone to city_of_his and_everyone to land_of_his. (KI1 22:36)

OET-RV: 36 Then the call went through the battle lines just as the sun was going down, “Every man should abandon the battlefield and return to his home” (KI1 22:36)

Jump to OET KI1 22:36 section.

OET-LV: 5 And_he_removed DOM the_pagan_priests whom the_kings_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) they_had_appointed and_he_made_smoke at_places in_the_cities_of Yəhūdāh and_the_surroundings_of Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) and_DOM those_who_made_smoke to_Baˊal to_sun and_to_moon and_to_constellations and_to/for_all the_soldier/messenger_of the_heavens. (KI2 23:5)

OET-RV: 5 He got rid of the pagan priests that the kings of Yehudah had appointed to burn incense in the hilltop shrines around Yerushalem and across the rest of Yehudah, and the ones who burnt incense to Ba’al, and to the sun and moon and to the planets and constellations. (KI2 23:5)

Jump to OET KI2 23:5 section.

OET-LV: 3 What advantage belongs_to_humankind in_all toil_of_his which_he_toils under the_sun. (ECC 1:3)

OET-RV: 3 What profit does humanity gain from all their hard work in this world? (ECC 1:3)

Jump to OET ECC 1:3 section.

OET-LV: 14 I_have_seen DOM all_of the_works which_they_have_been_done under the_sun and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE (the)_everything is_futility and_striving_of wind. (ECC 1:14)

OET-RV: 14 I saw everything that gets done in this world,
 ⇔ and look—everything’s pointless like chasing after the wind. (ECC 1:14)

Jump to OET ECC 1:14 section.

OET-LV: 18 And_ I _I_hated DOM all_of toil_of_my which_I was_toiling under the_sun that_I_will_leave_it to_person who_he_will_be after_me. (ECC 2:18)

OET-RV: 18 Then I hated all the work that I’d done in this world
 ⇔ that will get left to those who follow me after I go. (ECC 2:18)

Jump to OET ECC 2:18 section.

OET-LV: 22 If/because what is_becoming to_person in_all toil_of_his and_in_the_striving_of his_heart_of_his which_he was_toiling under the_sun. (ECC 2:22)

OET-RV: 22 because what does a person get in exchange for all their work and their goals in life that they work towards in this world? (ECC 2:22)

Jump to OET ECC 2:22 section.

OET-LV: 3 And_good more_than_of_both_of_them DOM one_who still not he_has_been one_who not he_has_seen DOM the_activity (the)_evil which it_is_done under the_sun. (ECC 4:3)

OET-RV: 3 But better than both of them, is the one who hasn’t yet lived—
 ⇔ who hasn’t seen the evil things that are being done in this world. (ECC 4:3)

Jump to OET ECC 4:3 section.

OET-LV: 12  There_is an_evil severe which_I_have_seen under the_sun wealth was_being_kept by_owner(s)_of_its to_harm_of_his. (ECC 5:12)

OET-RV: 13 There’s a sad contradiction that I’ve seen in this world:
 ⇔ wealth hoarded up by its owner, but working to destroy him. (ECC 5:13)

Jump to OET ECC 5:13 section.

OET-LV: 5 Also the_sun not it_saw and_not it_knew_it quietness belongs_to_this_one more_than_this_one. (ECC 6:5)

OET-RV: 5 It didn’t even see the sun or know about it.
 ⇔ It’ll rest easier than that man will. (ECC 6:5)

Jump to OET ECC 6:5 section.

OET-LV: 9 DOM all_of this I_have_seen and_I_have_given DOM heart_of_my to/from_all/each/any/every deed which it_is_done under the_sun a_time when the_humankind he_has_power over_a_person for_harm to_him/it. (ECC 8:9)

OET-RV: 9 I saw all that and applied my mind to everything that happens in this world.
 ⇔ I saw that sometimes a person can dominate someone else to that person’s detriment. (ECC 8:9)

Jump to OET ECC 8:9 section.

OET-LV: 3 This is_an_evil in_all that it_is_done under the_sun if/because fate one belongs_to_everyone and_also the_heart_of the_children_of the_humankind is_full evil and_madness(es) is_in_heart_of_their in_lives_of_their and_after_it to the_dead_people. (ECC 9:3)

OET-RV: 3 There’s evil in everything that’s done in this world:
 ⇔ that same final event for everyone.
 ⇔ Yes, humankind’s minds are full of evil and madness during their lifetimes,
 ⇔ and after that they join the dead. (ECC 9:3)

Jump to OET ECC 9:3 section.

OET-LV: 11 I_returned and_I_saw under the_sun if/because_that not belongs_to_ones the_race and_not belongs_to_men the_battle and_also not belongs_to_people food and_also not belongs_to_who_has_understanding wealth and_also not belongs_to_who_has_knowledge favour if/because time and_chance it_happens_to DOM of_them_of_all. (ECC 9:11)

OET-RV:  ⇔  11 I again saw in this world
 ⇔ that the fastest ones don’t always win the race,
 ⇔ the most powerful side doesn’t always win the war,
 ⇔ wise people don’t always have enough to eat,
 ⇔ intelligent people don’t always get wealthy,
 ⇔ and people with understanding don’t always win favour,
 ⇔ because chance and timing affects them all. (ECC 9:11)

Jump to OET ECC 9:11 section.

OET-LV: 7 And_is_sweet the_light and_good for_eyes to_see DOM the_sun. (ECC 11:7)

OET-RV:  ⇔  7 Light is sweet
 ⇔ and it’s good for your eyes to see the sun. (ECC 11:7)

Jump to OET ECC 11:7 section.

OET-LV: 10 Before_it the_earth it_trembles the_heavens they_shake sun and_moon they_become_dark and_the_stars they_withdraw brightness_of_their. (JOL 2:10)

OET-RV:  ⇔  10 The earth shakes as they approach.
 ⇔ ≈ The heavens tremble.
 ⇔ The sun and the moon become dark,
 ⇔ ≈ and the stars cease their shining. (JOL 2:10)

Jump to OET JOL 2:10 section.

OET-LV: 6 For_so/thus/hence night to/for_you(pl) from_vision and_it_will_grow_dark to/for_you(pl) from_divining and_ the_sun _it_will_go on the_prophets and_it_will_be_dark on_them the_day. (MIC 3:6)

OET-RV: 6 Therefore, it’ll be night for you prophets, without any visions.
 ⇔ ≈ It will be dark for you all, without any prophesying.
 ⇔ The sun will go down on the ‘prophets’,
 ⇔ ≈ and the day will be black for them. (MIC 3:6)

Jump to OET MIC 3:6 section.

OET-LV: 25 I_have_stirred_up from_the_north and_he_has_come from_the_rising_of the_sun he_will_call on_name_of_my and_he_will_come officials like mud and_like a_potter who_he_tramples clay. (ISA 41:25)

OET-RV:  ⇔  25 I have stirred up a ruler from the north,
 ⇔ ≈ and he’s coming from the east.
 ⇔ He’ll put his trust in me
 ⇔ and he’ll step on officials like mud
 ⇔ ≈ and like a potter who works the clay with his feet. (ISA 41:25)

Jump to OET ISA 41:25 section.

OET-LV: 12 And_I_will_make ruby battlements_of_your and_gates_of_your (to)_stones_of beryl and_all border_of_your (to)_stones_of delight. (ISA 54:12)

OET-RV: 12 I’ll make your towers out of rubies
 ⇔ and your gates from beryl stones,
 ⇔ and all your walls from other precious stones. (ISA 54:12)

Jump to OET ISA 54:12 section.

OET-LV: 20 Not it_will_go again sun_of_your and_moon_of_your not it_will_be_removed if/because YHWH he_will_become your (into)_a_light_of perpetuity and_ the_days_of your_mourning_of_your _they_will_be_complete. (ISA 60:20)

OET-RV: 20 Your sun will no longer set,
 ⇔ ≈ and your moon will no longer disappear,
 ⇔ because Yahweh will be your perpetual light,
 ⇔ and your days of mourning will be over. (ISA 60:20)

Jump to OET ISA 60:20 section.

OET-LV: 9 The_one_who_bore_of (of)_the_seven_children she_has_languished it_has_panted breath_of_her it_went sun_of_her while_still by_day she_is_ashamed and_she_is_abashed and_remnant_of_their to_sword I_will_give to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before enemies_of_their the_utterance_of YHWH. (JER 15:9)

OET-RV: 9 The mother who has borne seven children will waste away.
 ⇔ She’ll gasp—her sun will set while it is still daytime.
 ⇔ She’ll be ashamed and embarrassed, because I will give those who remain
 ⇔ to be killed by the sword in their enemies’ presence.
 § That is Yahweh’s declaration. (JER 15:9)

Jump to OET JER 15:9 section.

OET-LV: 17 Courtiers_of_your are_like_locust and_officials_of_your are_like_a_locust_of locust[s] which_encamp in_walls in/on_day coldness the_sun it_rises and_it_flees and_not place_of_its where_are_they it_is_known. (NAH 3:17)

OET-RV: 17 Your many guards are like locusts,
 ⇔ and you have a swarm of officials.
 ⇔ On a cold morning they settle on the walls,
 ⇔ but when the sun rises they fly away
 ⇔ to some place that nobody knows about. (NAH 3:17)

Jump to OET NAH 3:17 section.

OET-LV: 3 And to/for_them not the_gates_of Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) they_will_be_opened until of_the_sun the_heat and_unto they are_standing_guard let_them_shut the_doors and_bolt_them and_appoint the_guards_of the_inhabitants_of Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) someone at_his_guard_of_post and_someone before house_of_his. (NEH 7:3)

OET-RV: 3 I told them, “Don’t open Yerushalem’s gates until broad daylight, and then shut and bar them again while the guards are still on full alert. And assign neighbourhood watch groups among the inhabitants to keep an eye on their own areas.” (NEH 7:3)

Jump to OET NEH 7:3 section.

OET-LV: 20  And_it_will_rise to/for_you(pl) those_fearing_of name_of_(of)_my a_sun_of righteousness and_healing will_be_of_in_its_wings and_you(pl)_will_go_out and_you(pl)_will_skip_about like_calves_of the_stall. (MAL 3:20)

OET-RV: 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of righteousness will rise and bring healing. You’ll all go out, jumping around like calves let out of their stall, (MAL 4:2)

Jump to OET MAL 4:2 section.

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