Strong's Lexicon saman: To mark, to designate Original Word: סָמַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of marking or designating in the Hebrew Bible can be related to Greek terms such as "σφραγίζω" (sphragizo - to seal, mark) and "σημαίνω" (semaino - to signify, indicate) found in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "saman" primarily means to mark or designate something. It is used in contexts where something is set apart or identified for a specific purpose or recognition. This marking can be physical, such as a sign or symbol, or metaphorical, indicating a designation or appointment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, marking or designating objects, places, or people was a common practice. This could involve physical marks, such as inscriptions or symbols, or more abstract designations, such as roles or statuses. Such practices were integral to religious, social, and legal systems, serving as a means of communication and order within the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition appoint NASB Translation place (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סמן verb whence Niph`al Participle נִסְמָן Isaiah 28:25 (si vera lectio) barley in an appointed place, or a determined portion (compare Ges Hi De and others), but ׳נ lacking in ᵐ5 and plausibly taken as dittograph for כֻּסֶּמֶת by WeProl. 417; Geschichte. Israel i. 409 CheComm. and Hpt. Du; compare Brd GuKau. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance appointed A primitive root; to designate -- appointed. Forms and Transliterations נִסְמָ֔ן נסמן nis·mān nisMan nismānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 28:25 HEB: שׂוֹרָה֙ וּשְׂעֹרָ֣ה נִסְמָ֔ן וְכֻסֶּ֖מֶת גְּבֻלָתֽוֹ׃ NAS: Barley in its place and rye KJV: wheat and the appointed barley INT: rows Barley place and rye border 1 Occurrence |