Strong’s H7613

שְׂאֵת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

s'eth

Pronunciation

seh-ayth

Definition

Lifting up, elevation, dignity, swelling, exaltation

Meaning

an elevation, leprous scab, elation, cheerfulness, exaltation in rank, character

Usage

The Hebrew word "seeth" primarily conveys the idea of elevation or lifting up. It can refer to physical elevation, such as a swelling or a raised area, or metaphorically to dignity, honor, or exaltation. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often implies a state of being lifted up in status or spirit, or it can denote a physical swelling or blemish, particularly in the context of Levitical laws concerning skin diseases.

Bible references

Genesis 4:7;Genesis 49:3;Leviticus 13:2;Leviticus 13:10;Leviticus 13:10;Leviticus 13:19;Leviticus 13:28;Leviticus 13:43;Leviticus 14:56;Job 13:11;Job 31:23;Job 41:25;Psalm 62:4;Habakkuk 1:7