Lexical Definition
שִׁישָׁא Shîyshâʼ (shee-shaw') Shisha N:N-M-P
from the same as שַׁיִשׁ; whiteness
Shisha.
- § Shisha = "Jehovah contends"
- Shisha, an Israelite
1) father of Elihoreph and Ahiah, the royal secretaries in the reign of Solomon
1a) apparently the same as 'Shavsha' who held the same position under David
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שִׁישָׁ֖א | Shisha | 1Kgs.4.3 |
| Σιζά | of Shisha | LXX.1Kgs.4.3 |
Extended Information
name of: שְׂרָיָה
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17
- father of: Elihoreph (אֱלִיחֹרֶף) and Ahijah (אֲחִיָּה); also called Shavsha at 1Ch.18.16 Sheva(Ketiv: Sheya) at 2Sa.20.25 Shisha at 1Ki.4.3
- Another name of se.ra.yah (שְׂרָיָהוּ "Seraiah" שְׂרָיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שִׁישָׁא proper name, masculine Solomon's time, 1Kgs 4:3, Σαβα, Σεισα, ᵐ5L Σαφατ; compare שְׂרָיָה.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:3 |