Strong’s definition
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
KJV gloss list in the source
[phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ).
Source pronunciation notation: sheh'-mesh
Derivation recorded by Strong
from an unused root meaning to be brilliant;
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