Strong's H8080 · Hebrew
שָׁמַן
shâman · /shaw-man'/
Number
H8080
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁמַן
Transliteration
shâman
Pronunciation
shaw-man'
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
to shine, i.e. (by analogy) be (causatively, make) oily or gross
KJV: become (make, wax) fat.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁמַן across 4 verses.
fat5×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8080 (shâman) mean?
to shine, i.e. (by analogy) be (causatively, make) oily or gross
How many times does H8080 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8080 (שָׁמַן) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fat.”
How is shâman translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8080 is rendered as “fat” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word שָׁמַן come from?
a primitive root;