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H8058
שָׁמַט
shâmaṭ
Pronunciation: shaw-mat'
Definition
to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit
KJV Renderings
discontinue, overthrow, release, let rest, shake, stumble, throw down.
Word Analysis
EN: to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively
Etymology: a primitive root;