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Sheth
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Tumult. (1.) “The children of Sheth” (Num. 24:17); R.V., “the sons of tumult,” which is probably the correct rendering, as there is no evidence that this is a proper name here. (2.) The antediluvian patriarch (1 Chr. 1:1).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(compensation).
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
SHETH (tumult). The patriarch. 1 Chr 1:1. In Num 24:17 not a proper name; read: "children of tumult," not "children of Sheth." Jer 48:45.
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
SHETH (tumult). The patriarch. 1 Chr 1:1. In Num 24:17 not a proper name; read: "children of tumult," not "children of Sheth." Jer 48:45.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
The part of a plow which projects downward beneath the beam, for holding the share and other working parts; -- also called standard, or post.