Strong's H8352 · Hebrew
שֵׁת
Shêth · /shayth/
Definition
Sheth, third son of Adam
KJV: Seth, Sheth.
Root / derivation: from H7896 (שִׁית); put, i.e. substituted;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שֵׁת across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis7 verses
And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put
Genesis 4:26And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord
Genesis 5:3And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:
Genesis 5:4And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:6And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: Enos: Heb. Enosh
Genesis 5:7And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:8And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
1 Chronicles1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8352 (Shêth) mean?
Sheth, third son of Adam
How many times does H8352 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8352 (שֵׁת) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Seth.”
How is Shêth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8352 is rendered as “Seth” (7×), “Sheth” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word שֵׁת come from?
from H7896 (שִׁית); put, i.e. substituted;