Associations to the word «Shamash»
Wiktionary
SHAMASH, proper noun. The common Akkadian name of the sun god and god of justice in Babylonia and Assyria, corresponding to Sumerian Utu.
SHAMASH, noun. (Judaism) The candle used to light the other eight candles of a Hanukkah menorah.
SHAMASH, noun. A sexton in a synagogue NOTE: This is definitely a real sense, but I've not been able to cite it-->
Dictionary definition
SHAMASH, noun. The chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings justice and compassion.
Wise words
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