שָׁפַת

sha.phatVerbH8239

to set

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to set, place, put, ordain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to set 1a2) to ordain, establish

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Kings
1
Ezk
1
Isaiah
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Kings 4:38
  • Ezk 24:3
  • Isaiah 26:12

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