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רְשַׁם

𐤓𐤔𐤌

rᵉsham

H7560 verb

SILEX Entry

Root רשם to inscribe, to record, to write down, to mark

Definition

To inscribe, to write down, to record in writing, often with the sense of formally noting or documenting information, particularly in administrative, bureaucratic, or official contexts. The term denotes the act of making an official, visible mark or inscription, frequently in public records, registers, or on tablets.

Semantic Range

to inscribe, to register, to record officially, to write, to enroll, to sign

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root רשם, which in Aramaic means 'to inscribe, to record, to write.' The Hebrew cognate רָשַׁם (rāsham) carries a similar meaning. The root conveys the idea of marking, inscribing, or recording, typically in writing.

Historical & Contextual Notes

רְשַׁם occurs in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the administrative documents of Ezra. The term is characteristic of Babylonian and Persian imperial bureaucratic language, reflecting the context of official record-keeping during these periods. It is distinct from other verbs meaning 'to write' (such as כתב) in that רְשַׁם focuses on written registration, transcription, or formal documentation, not just writing in general. Standard English translations often render it as 'sign,' 'record,' or 'register,' but these do not always capture the nuance of official inscription that the term can carry in its original contexts. Its usage is particularly tied to scribal, legal, or administrative acts, rather than general or literary writing. There is no direct evidence of this verb outside official documents in the Hebrew Bible, underscoring its specialized context.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to רָשַׁם; {to record}; sign, write.

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Root Family

רשם (r-sh-m) — to inscribe, to record, to write down, to mark

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H7559 רָשַׁם the inscribed one

Word Forms

4 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H7560-03 רְשִֽׁים reshim AVQp3ms was written was officially recorded 3
H7560-02 רְשַׁ֗מְתָּ reshameta AVqp2ms you signed you inscribed 2
H7560-01 רְשַׁ֥ם resham AVqp3ms had been signed he inscribed 1
H7560-04 וְ/תִרְשֻׁ֣ם vetireshum AC/Vqi2ms and sign and you will inscribe 1

Occurrences in Scripture

7 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H7560-03 Daniel 5:24 רְשִֽׁים reshim AVQp3ms was written was officially recorded
H7560-03 Daniel 5:25 רְשִׁ֑ים reshim AVQp3ms was written was officially recorded
H7560-04 Daniel 6:9 וְ/תִרְשֻׁ֣ם vetireshum AC/Vqi2ms and sign and you will inscribe
H7560-01 Daniel 6:10 רְשַׁ֥ם resham AVqp3ms had been signed he inscribed
H7560-03 Daniel 6:11 רְשִׁ֤ים reshim AVQp3ms had been signed was officially recorded
H7560-02 Daniel 6:13 רְשַׁ֗מְתָּ reshameta AVqp2ms you signed you inscribed
H7560-02 Daniel 6:14 רְשַׁ֑מְתָּ reshameta AVqp2ms you-signed you inscribed
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