Strong’s H7898

שַׁיִת

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shayith

Pronunciation

SHAH-yeeth

Definition

Thorns, briers

Meaning

scrub, trash, wild growth of weeds, briers

Usage

The Hebrew word "shayith" refers to thorns or briers, often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe desolation, judgment, or the consequences of sin. It conveys the idea of something that is troublesome, obstructive, or indicative of a curse.

Bible references

Isaiah 5:6;Isaiah 7:23;Isaiah 7:24;Isaiah 7:25;Isaiah 9:18;Isaiah 10:17;Isaiah 27:4