שָׁעַן

sha.anVerbH8172

to lean

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to support one's self

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself 1a1) of trust in God (fig)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

19 times

Appears 19 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
4
2 Chronicles
3
2 Kings
3
Job
2
2 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Chronicles 13:18
  • 2 Kings 5:18
  • 2 Samuel 1:6
  • Isaiah 10:20
  • Isaiah 50:10

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