Shâphath — H8239

Definition

verb

to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce

1. to set, place, put, ordain
1. (Qal)
1. to set
2. to ordain, establish

Usually translated as

ordain, set on, bring

Origin

a primitive root

Occurrences

Shâphath occurs 5 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Kings (1), Psalms (1), Isaiah (1), Ezekiel (1)

• 2 Kings 4:38 — And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on (שְׁפֹת֙) the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.
• Psalms 22:15 — My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought (תִּשְׁפְּתֵֽנִי) me into the dust of death.
• Isaiah 26:12 — LORD, thou wilt ordain (תִּשְׁפֹּ֥ת) peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
• Ezekiel 24:3 — And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on (שְׁפֹ֤ת) a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
• Ezekiel 24:3 — And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on (שְׁפֹ֔ת), and also pour water into it: