Biblica Analytica
H8151 Hebrew

שָׁנַס

sha.nas

to gird

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to gird
Transliteration
sha.nas
Strong's Number
H8151
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the lexicon data, the word שָׁנַס (sha.nas) has the short definition "to gird." This suggests a meaning related to encircling or surrounding something, possibly with a belt or straps. In this context, the action of girding could be physical, such as wearing a belt, but it could also imply a sense of preparation or readiness. Unfortunately, the limited occurrence count of 1 means that the word's significance is difficult to discern from the data alone. However, we can still infer that the word likely carries a strong emphasis on the physical act of girding, which is often associated with preparation, stability, or strength. In a general sense, the concept of girding can evoke a sense of being ready or secure for a specific task or situation.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H8151
Lemma
שָׁנַס
Transliteration
sha.nas
Definition
to gird
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text