Definition
from H8080; fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness; but usually (figuratively and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, a robust man
Traditional renderings: fat (one, -ness, -test, -test place).
Traditional renderings: fat (one, -ness, -test, -test place).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שָׁמָן:
- πιότηςpiotēs“richness”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Genesis 27:28וּמִשְׁמַנֵּ֖י · and the richnessMay God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine.
- Genesis 27:39מִשְׁמַנֵּ֤י · away from the richnessHis father Isaac answered him: “Behold, your dwelling place shall be away from the richness of the land, away from the dew of heaven above.
- Nehemiah 8:10מַשְׁמַנִּ֜ים · what is richThen Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
- Psalm 78:31בְּמִשְׁמַנֵּיהֶ֑ם · their strongestGod’s anger flared against them, and He put to death their strongest and subdued the young men of Israel.
- Isaiah 10:16בְּמִשְׁמַנָּ֖יו · among [Assyria’s] stout warriorsTherefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among Assyria’s stout warriors, and under his pomp will be kindled a fire like a burning flame.
- Isaiah 17:4וּמִשְׁמַ֥ן · and the fat“In that day the splendor of Jacob will fade, and the fat of his body will waste away,
- Daniel 11:24וּבְמִשְׁמַנֵּ֣י · the richestIn a time of peace, he will invade the richest provinces and do what his fathers and forefathers never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will plot against the strongholds—but only for a time.