שָׁתַם
sha.tam
to open
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased 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
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text