שָׁמַר וְעָשָׂה
Properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard ; generally, to protect , attend to , etc. · to do or make , in the broadest sense and widest application
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שָׁמַר H8104 properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard ; generally, to protect , attend to , etc.
עָשָׂה H6213 to do or make , in the broadest sense and widest application
What does שָׁמַר וְעָשָׂה (shamar ve-asah) mean in the Bible?
שָׁמַר · עָשָׂה is a Hebrew word meaning "To keep and do, guard and perform.". To keep and do, guard and perform.
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