שָׁפַט
shâphaṭ
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "shâphaṭ" primarily means to judge, which involves making a decision or pronouncing a sentence, either in favor of or against someone. It can also imply vindicating, punishing, governing, or handling disputes, whether literally or figuratively. The term encompasses actions like defending, ruling, reasoning, or executing judgment.
to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)
The Hebrew word shâphaṭ means "to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including avenge, that condemn, contend, defend.
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