שָׁעַע
sha.a
to smear
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שָׁעַע (sha.a) with Strong's number H8173A means "to smear." This verb appears three times in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage. The act of smearing likely involves applying a substance, such as oil or paint, to a surface. Given its definition, the word שָׁעַע is likely used in contexts where a substance is being applied or spread. The significance of this word lies in its depiction of a physical action, which can be used to convey various ideas, such as preparation, decoration, or maintenance. The specific meaning and implications of each occurrence will depend on the context in which it is used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Make the heart of this people fat. Make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and turn again, and be healed.”
Isaiah 29:9Pause and wonder! Blind yourselves and be blind! They are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.
Isaiah 29:9Pause and wonder! Blind yourselves and be blind! They are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.