H8176 שָׁעַר

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 1 KJV occurrence

שָׁעַר

shâʻar · shaw-ar'

Definition

to act as gatekeeper; (figuratively) to estimate

KJV Renderings

think.

Derivation / Etymology

a primitive root; to split or open, i.e. (literally, but only as denominative from H8179 (שַׁעַר)); compare see H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר)

KJV Verses (1)

Proverbs 23:7For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.