It is used in the Bible to denote the physical sun in the sky, as well as metaphorically to represent brightness, glory, and the passage of time (e.g., "from sunrise to sunset"). The sun is often associated with God's creation and His provision for life on earth.

Sep 12, 2016 · Every noun in Hebrew has a gender and is pre-determined to be either feminine or masculine. The word “she-mesh” (sun) is one among a handful (10-15) of biblical nouns that are both feminine and masculine. Most of these nouns are words of grave magnitude.

Usage: The Hebrew word "shemesh" primarily refers to the sun, the celestial body that provides light and warmth to the earth. It is used in the Bible to denote the physical sun in the sky, often symbolizing God's creation, power, and faithfulness.

That the Hebrews worshiped the sun, in adaptation of non-Hebrew, Canaanitish, or Babylonian custom, may be admitted on the evidence of such ancient names of localities as Beth-shemesh, Enshemesh, Mount Heres, and Kir-heres (but see Cheyne, "Encyc. Bibl." s.v. "Sun").

Nov 11, 2018 · Sun: shemesh (masculine noun) (Strong’s 8121 & 8122) Root: שֶׁמֶשׁ. Sounds like: shuh-mesh. November is usually a month with many grey, overcast, days, so when the sun does come out it feels all that more warm and glorious. One hundred years ago, to the day, the signing of the Armistice Agreement put an end to WWI.

The Hebrew noun שׁמשׁ (shemesh, pronounced SHEM-esh) is the word for "sun." We see it famously in Ecclesiastes 1:14: "I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun ( שׁמשׁ ); and see, all is vanity and a chasing after wind."

Sep 7, 2022 · Zohar Chadash (Beraishis 518) states that the sun is so called because it 'serves' humanity and sustains all life - משמש את הכל. This is also quoted in the relatively obscure Midrash Tadshe, no. 20, and a similar reason is given by the Maharal (Chidushei Agados Nedarim 7b).

H8121 - שֶׁמֶשׁ shemesh, sheh'-mesh; from an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement:— east side(-ward), sun (rising), west(-ward), window.

Usage: The Hebrew word "shemesh" primarily refers to the sun, the celestial body that provides light and warmth to the earth. It is used in the Bible to denote the physical sun in the sky, often symbolizing God's provision, power, and the passage of time.

Usage: The Hebrew word "chammah" primarily refers to the sun, the great luminary of the day. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the physical sun, often highlighting its brightness, heat, and role in the natural order established by God.