שִׁמֻּר
shim.mur
vigil
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שִׁמֻּר (shim.mur) appears twice in the Bible and is translated as "vigil". This suggests that the word is associated with being awake or watchful, possibly for a specific purpose or period. Given its limited range of usage, it is difficult to discern a particular significance or connotation for this word. However, it may imply a sense of responsibility, attentiveness, or preparedness. The fact that it is a single event or instance, rather than a habit or practice, could indicate that שִׁמֻּר refers to a one-time act of watchfulness. The use of שִׁמֻּר in the Bible may simply be another way to convey the idea of being awake or attentive, providing a more vivid or nuanced expression than other words available.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
It is a night to be much observed to Yahweh for bringing them out from the land of Egypt. This is that night of Yahweh, to be much observed by all the children of Israel throughout their generations.
Exodus 12:42It is a night to be much observed to Yahweh for bringing them out from the land of Egypt. This is that night of Yahweh, to be much observed by all the children of Israel throughout their generations.