שָׁעַע

sha.aVerbH8173

to smear

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

(in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. stare

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to be smeared over, be blinded 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be smeared over, be blinded 1a2) to smear eyes shut 1b) (Hiphil) to besmear (of eyes), smear over eyes 1c) (Hithpalpel) to blind oneself, be blinded

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
4
Psalms
4

Key Passages

  • Isaiah 11:8
  • Isaiah 29:9
  • Isaiah 6:10
  • Isaiah 66:12
  • Psalms 119:16

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