Strong’s H8199

שָׁפַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shaphat

Pronunciation

shah-FAT

Definition

To judge, govern, vindicate, punish

Meaning

to judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaphat" primarily means "to judge" or "to govern." It encompasses a range of judicial and leadership activities, including making legal decisions, administering justice, and ruling over people. The term is often used in the context of leaders or judges who are responsible for maintaining order and justice within a community or nation. It can also imply the act of vindicating the righteous or punishing the wicked.

Bible references

Genesis 16:5;Genesis 18:25;Genesis 19:9;Genesis 19:9;Genesis 31:53;Exodus 2:14;Exodus 5:21;Exodus 18:13;Exodus 18:16;Exodus 18:22;Exodus 18:22;Exodus 18:26;Exodus 18:26;Leviticus 19:15;Numbers 25:5;Numbers 35:24;Deuteronomy 1:16;Deuteronomy 1:16;Deuteronomy 16:18;Deuteronomy 16:18;Deuteronomy 17:9;Deuteronomy 17:12;Deuteronomy 19:17;Deuteronomy 19:18;Deuteronomy 21:2