Hebrew Lexicon Strong's Concordance Definition

Strong's H8199: שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ) Definition

Strong's number
H8199
Lemma
שָׁפַט
Transliteration
shâphaṭ
Pronunciation
shaw-fat'
Strong's definition
to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively) [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. a primitive root;

183 instances of the word שָׁפַט shâphaṭ (H8199)


  • Zechariah 7:9 - Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts Thus speaketh judgment true Execute mercy and compassions and shew every man to his brother

  • Zechariah 8:16 - These are the things that ye shall do Speak of truth ye every man to his neighbour of truth the judgment and peace execute in your gates

  • Zephaniah 3:3 - Her princes within lions her are roaring her judges wolves are evening they gnaw not the bones till the morrow