Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8058

Strong's H8058 · Hebrew

שָׁמַט

shâmaṭ · /shaw-mat'/

Number
H8058
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁמַט
Transliteration
shâmaṭ
Pronunciation
shaw-mat'
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit

KJV: discontinue, overthrow, release, let rest, shake, stumble, throw down.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁמַט across 8 verses.

down2×
release2×
discontinue1×
overthrown1×
rest1×
shook1×
stumbled1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
2 Samuel1 verse
2 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8058 (shâmaṭ) mean?

to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit

How many times does H8058 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8058 (שָׁמַט) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”

How is shâmaṭ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8058 is rendered as “down” (2×), “release” (2×), “discontinue” (1×), “overthrown” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word שָׁמַט come from?

a primitive root;