שֵֽׁת
𐤔𐤕
Shet
Sheth
A proper name designating an individual ('Sheth'), and in rare contexts a term relating to a tumult, strong disturbance, or perhaps a tribe or people associated with tumultuous power. In biblical use, primarily attested as a personal name (see Genesis 4:25; properly elsewhere as שֵׁת), but also in one poetic passage as a collective group, likely symbolizing primal humanity or nations of ancient renown.
Numbers 24:17 · Word #19
Lexicon H8351
| Lemma | שֵׁת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Shet |
| Strong's | H8351 |
| Definition | A proper name designating an individual ('Sheth'), and in rare contexts a term relating to a tumult, strong disturbance, or perhaps a tribe or people associated with tumultuous power. In biblical use, primarily attested as a personal name (see Genesis 4:25; properly elsewhere as שֵׁת), but also in one poetic passage as a collective group, likely symbolizing primal humanity or nations of ancient renown. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Sheth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8351-01
Appointed One
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal name formed from the root שית, likely passive in sense ("one placed/appointed"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root שית meaning "to put, set, appoint" and likely functions as a passive form, indicating one who has been placed or appointed. Rendering it as "Appointed One" preserves the root sense while reflecting its proper-name usage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Shet
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Appointed One |