Biblica Analytica

שְׂמָאלִי

se.ma.li (H8042G)

left

5 verses 2 books OT 5 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word שְׂמָאלִי (se.ma.li) is translated as "left" in its short definition. This term is used five times in the Bible, indicating its usage is relatively limited but still significant in its own context. In terms of meaning, "left" refers to the side of the body opposite to the right side. The word שְׂמָאלִי is used in various contexts that require a spatial orientation, likely to describe actions or positions relative to the speaker. Its significance lies in providing a clear and specific direction or location, often in situations where the right side is already implied or considered the default. In everyday language, this word's function is analogous to how we use "left" in our daily lives to specify a direction or a position, such as turning left at an intersection or finding the left hand side of a doorway. The Hebrew word שְׂמָאלִי operates similarly, providing a precise direction or location based on a spatial reference.

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Leviticus 14:15

The priest shall take some of the log of oil, and pour it into the palm of his own left hand.

Leviticus 14:16

The priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Yahweh.

Leviticus 14:26

The priest shall pour some of the oil into the palm of his own left hand;

Leviticus 14:27

and the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of the oil that is in his left hand seven times before Yahweh.

Ezekiel 4:4

“Moreover lie on your left side, and lay the iniquity of the house of Israel on it. According to the number of the days that you shall lie on it, you shall bear their iniquity.