Original Word: שָׂהֵד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: sahed
Pronunciation: sah-HAYD
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-hade')
Definition: Witness, Testimony
Meaning: a witness

record

From an unused root meaning to testify; a witness -- record.

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a witness
NASB Translation
advocate (1).

[שָׂהֵד] noun [masculine] witness (Aramaic loan-word = Hebrew עֵד; √ סְהַד ); — suffix שָֽׂהֲדִי Job 16:19 ("" עֵדִי). — שָֽׂהֲדוּתָא Genesis 31:47 see Biblical Aramaic Lexicon.

שׂהר (√ of following; compare Arabic new moon ( is make conspicuous, notorious); Ethiopic id.; ᵑ7 סִיהֲרָא, Syriac moon; Old Aramaic שהר moon-god Lzb³⁷³).

[שָֽׂהֲדוּ] noun feminine testimony (√ שְׂהַד = ᵑ7 סְהַד testify, Syriac , Arabic testify, compare Biblical Hebrew [שָׂהֵד] (once, as loan-word) K^{Aramaic 86}; Egyptian Aramaic plural שהדיאֹ witnesses Cooke⁴⁰⁴ S-C^{A. 15} + often); — emphatic שָֽׂהֲדוּתָא Genesis 31:47 ("" Biblical Hebrew עֵד).

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂהַד (sāhad), which means "to bear witness" or "to testify."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3141: μαρτυρία (martyria) • Refers to "testimony" or "witness," often used in the New Testament to describe the act of bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel.
• G3144: μάρτυς (martys) • Denotes a "witness" or "martyr," someone who testifies to the truth, often at great personal cost. This term is used to describe those who bear witness to their faith, even unto death.

The concept of a witness, as encapsulated by שָׂהֵד, is foundational to both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of truth, integrity, and the faithful transmission of testimony.

Usage: The word שָׂהֵד is used in the context of legal proceedings or situations where testimony is required. It denotes an individual who has firsthand knowledge of an event or fact and is called upon to provide evidence or confirmation.

Context: The Hebrew term שָׂהֵד (sāhēd) is a noun that appears in the context of legal and judicial settings within the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe a person who serves as a witness, providing testimony to confirm or refute claims. The role of a witness was crucial in ancient Israelite society, where legal proceedings often relied on the testimony of individuals to establish truth and justice. The integrity and reliability of a witness were of utmost importance, as false testimony could lead to unjust outcomes. The concept of a witness is deeply embedded in the legal codes of the Torah, where multiple witnesses were often required to establish a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). The role of a witness extends beyond legal contexts, as it also encompasses the idea of bearing witness to God's acts and covenantal faithfulness.

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