Strong's H8044 · Hebrew
שַׁמְגַּר
Shamgar · /sham-gar'/
Definition
Shamgar, an Israelite judge
KJV: Shamgar.
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שַׁמְגַּר across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges2 verses
And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.
Judges 5:6In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. travellers: Heb. walkers of paths byways: Heb. crooked ways
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8044 (Shamgar) mean?
Shamgar, an Israelite judge
How many times does H8044 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8044 (שַׁמְגַּר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Shamgar.”
How is Shamgar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8044 is rendered as “Shamgar” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word שַׁמְגַּר come from?
of uncertain derivation;