To observe, to watch, to pay attention

H8104
Hebrew
UBS
שָׁמַר
shâmarshaw-mar'
Verb

Definition

= action by which humans or deities carefully observe an object or event for a longer period of time

Semantic Domains

See
Confident
Endure
Engage
Know
Non-Engage
Safe
Willing

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man)

Occurrences440
Frequency Rank#74

Verse Usage

This word appears 440 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.