The Hebrew verb shith means to put, set, place, or appoint. It is similar to sum (H7760) and describes the intentional positioning of something or someone in a particular place or role.
Shith is used for God placing His name in a location (1 Kings 9:3), setting enmity between the serpent and the woman (Genesis 3:15), and placing a crown on the king (Psalm 21:3). Each use emphasizes intentionality — nothing is accidentally positioned; divine placement is purposeful.
Theologically, shith speaks to God's sovereignty over the ordering of creation, history, and redemption. The promise in Genesis 3:15 — God 'setting' enmity — is often called the protoevangelium, the first hint of the gospel.