Definition
a primitive root; to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)
Traditional renderings: avenge, × that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), × needs, plead, reason, rule.
Traditional renderings: avenge, × that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), × needs, plead, reason, rule.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שָׁפַט:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
203 total
- Zephaniah 3:3שֹׁפְטֶ֙יהָ֙ · her judges [are]Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning.
- Zechariah 7:9שְׁפֹ֔טוּ · Administer“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.
- Zechariah 8:16שִׁפְט֖וּThese are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,