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H8064Strong's Biblical Hebrew Concordance

שָׁמַיִם

(Shamayim)
Pronunciation: shaw-mah-yimGrammar: Noun, Masculine Dual/PluralBiblical Occurrences: 420x
Scriptural Density
420
Recorded Citations

Lexical Definition & Theological Meaning

"Heavens, sky, visible cosmos, celestial dwelling place of God."

Etymology / Derivation: From an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky, visible arch, abode of God.

Morphological Specs

LanguageBiblical Hebrew
ClassificationNoun, Masculine Dual/Plural
TransliterationShamayim
Phonetic Spellingshaw-mah-yim

Biblical Concordance Occurrences

Every verse where שָׁמַיִם (H8064) appears in the sacred canon.