Strong's H8176 · Hebrew
שָׁעַר
shâʻar · /shaw-ar'/
Number
H8176
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁעַר
Transliteration
shâʻar
Pronunciation
shaw-ar'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
to act as gatekeeper; (figuratively) to estimate
KJV: think.
Root / derivation: a primitive root; to split or open, i.e. (literally, but only as denominative from H8179 (שַׁעַר)); compare see H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁעַר across 1 verse.
thinketh1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8176 (shâʻar) mean?
to act as gatekeeper; (figuratively) to estimate
How many times does H8176 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8176 (שָׁעַר) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “thinketh.”
How is shâʻar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8176 is rendered as “thinketh” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שָׁעַר come from?
a primitive root; to split or open, i.e. (literally, but only as denominative from H8179 (שַׁעַר)); compare see H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר)