Biblica Analytica
H8365 Hebrew

שָׁתַם

sha.tam

to open

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to open
Transliteration
sha.tam
Strong's Number
H8365
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Physical Action

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided lexicon data for Hebrew word שָׁתַם (H8365), the primary meaning of this word is "to open." This action is classified under the semantic domain of Physical Action. Given its definition and the relatively rare occurrence of the word in the Bible (only 2 times), it's possible that שָׁתַם carries a specific or technical connotation in certain contexts. Its limited appearance suggests that its usage is restricted to particular situations where a precise meaning is necessary. Further analysis would be required to determine the circumstances in which the phrase "to open" is used in the Bible. Without more data or usage examples, it's challenging to assess the significance of שָׁתַם in the biblical narrative. Nonetheless, as a word that signifies opening, it likely contributes to descriptions of events with a physical component, such as opening a door, a container, or any other physical object.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H8365
Lemma
שָׁתַם
Transliteration
sha.tam
Definition
to open
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text