שִׁמְרֹנִי (shim.ro.ni)
shim.ro.ni
Shimronite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The Hebrew word shimrōnî identifies a member of the Shimronite clan, a family group within the tribe of Issachar. It functions as a gentilic adjective derived from the name Shimron, who was one of the sons of Issachar and grandson of Jacob. This lineage is first recorded in Genesis 46:13 among those who migrated to Egypt.
In the wilderness census of Numbers 26:24, the term appears as a collective noun for these descendants. The name Shimron itself carries the sense of "guardian" or one who watches over, reflecting the family's identity within the larger tribal structure. As a rare lexical entry occurring in only one verse, it serves primarily to preserve the genealogical record of Israel’s early generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shimron carries the gentle sense of a guardian or watchful one. When we see this word in Scripture, it reminds us that God keeps careful track of every family line and individual life. Even names that appear only once are part of His detailed record, showing that no one is overlooked.
In Numbers 26:24, the Shimronites are listed among the tribes of Israel. This simple mention connects us to a long history of faithful people who trusted in God’s promises. It encourages us that our own lives, however small they may seem, are held securely in His hands and remembered by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Shimronite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/שִּׁמְרֹנִֽי\׃1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:24
of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites.
This verse records the Shimronites as a distinct family group within the tribe of Issachar during the wilderness census, highlighting their specific identity in Israel's lineage.