Original Word: שָׁמְרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shomrah
Pronunciation: sho-mer-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (shom-raw')
Definition: Guard, Watch, Protection
Meaning: watchfulness

watch

Feminine of an unused noun from shamar meaning a guard; watchfulness -- watch.

see HEBREW shamar

Word Origin
from shamar
Definition
a guard, watch
NASB Translation
guard (1).

שָׁמְרָה noun feminine guard, watch; — ׳שׁ ׳שִׁיתָה י לְפִי Psalm 141:3 ("" נִצְּרָה עַלדַּֿל שְׂפָתָ֑י).

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), which means "to keep, guard, observe, give heed."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1127: γρηγορέω (grēgoreō) • to watch, be vigilant
• Strong's Greek Number 3525: νήφω (nēphō) • to be sober, to be watchful

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of vigilance and alertness, often used in the New Testament to encourage believers to remain spiritually awake and prepared for the return of Christ.

Usage: The word שָׁמְרָה (shomrah) is used in the context of being watchful or vigilant, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It implies a state of alertness and readiness to protect or maintain something valuable.

Context: The Hebrew term שָׁמְרָה (shomrah) is rooted in the broader concept of שָׁמַר (shamar), which is frequently used throughout the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of keeping, guarding, or observing commandments, laws, or duties. This term emphasizes the importance of vigilance and attentiveness in one's spiritual and moral life. In the biblical context, watchfulness is often associated with the duty of guarding one's heart and actions against sin and maintaining a faithful adherence to God's commandments. The concept of שָׁמְרָה (shomrah) can be seen as an essential aspect of a devout life, where individuals are called to be ever-watchful in their relationship with God, ensuring that they remain steadfast and true to His teachings.

שָׁמְרָ֣ה שמרה šā·mə·rāh šāmərāh shameRahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts