Strong's H8172 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁעַן (shâʻan)

Pronunciation: shaw-an'

POS: shaw-an' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to support one's self; lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay.

KJV Usage: lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to lean on, trust in, support
• 2. 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself
• 3. 1a1) of trust in God (fig)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1679
• GREEK G1869
• GREEK G1879
• GREEK G1991
• GREEK G2711
• GREEK G3982

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