H8199 – shaphat – שָׁפַט – to judge; fig. to condemn, vindicate
- Strong’s ID:
- H8199
- Hebrew Word:
- שָׁפַט
- Transliteration:
- shâphaṭ / shaphat
- Pronunciation:
- shaw-fat’
- Part of Speech:
- verb
- Etymology:
- a primitive root
- Usage Count:
- 203
- Search:
- Find “shaphat” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
1) to judge
2) figuratively: to condemn (i.e., to provide a negative verdict)
3) figuratively: to vindicate (i.e., to provide a positive verdict)
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
a primitive root; to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication: to vindicate or punish; by extension, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively):— + avenge, × that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge (-ment), × needs, plead, reason, rule.