שֵׁ֫מֶץ

she.metswhisperHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

from an unused root meaning to emit a sound; an inkling
Traditional renderings: a little.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שֵׁ֫מֶץ:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Job 4:12שֵׁ֣מֶץ · a whisper
    Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.
  2. Job 26:14שֵּׁ֣מֶץ · faint
    Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?”