Lexicon
שְׂמָמִית
se.ma.mit
H8079
H:N-F Hebrew

lizard

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Hebrew
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se.ma.mit denotes the small creature that can be handled yet is found in kings' palaces.

The single attested use identifies a small creature that can be taken in the hands and is nevertheless found in kings' palaces.

Senses in use

  1. A small creature found even in palaces · dominant

    In Proverbs 30:28, the feminine singular absolute noun names the creature described as able to be taken in the hands and nevertheless found in kings' palaces. The APB renders the clause, "The lizard you can take in your hands, yet it is found in kings' palaces."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Proverbs 30:28, the APB presents the creature as "The lizard" in a clause about being handled and found in kings' palaces.

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