Strong’s H8202
שָׁפָט
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Shaphat
Pronunciation
shah-FAT
Definition
To judge, govern, vindicate, punish
Meaning
Shaphat
Usage
The Hebrew verb "Shaphat" primarily means "to judge" or "to govern." It encompasses a range of judicial and leadership activities, including making decisions, delivering justice, and ruling over people. The term is often used in the context of legal and moral discernment, as well as in the administration of justice by leaders or judges appointed by God.
Bible references
Numbers 13:5;1 Kings 19:16;1 Kings 19:19;2 Kings 3:11;2 Kings 6:31;1 Chronicles 3:22;1 Chronicles 5:12;1 Chronicles 27:29