3776. kisbah

Lexicon

kisbah: Ewe lamb

Original Word: כִּשְׂבָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: kisbah
Pronunciation: kis-baw'
Phonetic Spelling: (kis-baw')
Definition: Ewe lamb
Meaning: a young ewe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lamb

Feminine of keseb; a young ewe -- lamb.

see HEBREW keseb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. of keseb
Definition
a ewe lamb
NASB Translation
lamb (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

כִּשְׂבָּה noun feminine ewe-lamb Leviticus 5:6 (P).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root כֶּשֶׂב (keśeb), meaning "a young sheep" or "lamb."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G286: ἀμνός (amnos) • Refers to a lamb, often used in the New Testament to describe Jesus Christ as the "Lamb of God."
• G721: ἀρνίον (arnion) • A diminutive form of lamb, used symbolically in the Book of Revelation to refer to Christ.

The term כִּשְׂבָּה, while not frequently appearing in the biblical text, carries significant theological and cultural weight, reflecting the pastoral lifestyle of ancient Israel and the deep spiritual symbolism associated with sacrificial practices.

Usage: The term כִּשְׂבָּה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a young female sheep, often in contexts related to sacrificial offerings or pastoral life.

Context: The Hebrew word כִּשְׂבָּה (kisbah) appears in the Old Testament to denote a young ewe, a female lamb that is typically less than a year old. This term is significant in the context of ancient Israelite culture, where sheep were a vital part of agrarian life, providing wool, milk, and meat. The young ewe, in particular, was often associated with purity and innocence, making it a fitting symbol in sacrificial rites.

In the sacrificial system outlined in the Torah, lambs, including young ewes, were frequently offered as sacrifices to God. For instance, in Leviticus 3:6, the peace offering could include a lamb, and the specific mention of a female lamb highlights the inclusivity of both genders in sacrificial practices. The use of a young ewe in sacrifices underscores the importance of offering the best and most unblemished animals to God, reflecting the worshiper's devotion and reverence.

The pastoral imagery of a young ewe also appears in poetic and prophetic literature, symbolizing vulnerability and the need for guidance and protection. This imagery is often used to describe the relationship between God and His people, where God is the shepherd caring for His flock.

Forms and Transliterations

כִּשְׂבָּ֛ה כשבה kiś·bāh kisBah kiśbāh

Englishman's Concordance

Leviticus 5:6
HEB: מִן־ הַצֹּ֥אן כִּשְׂבָּ֛ה אֽוֹ־ שְׂעִירַ֥ת
NAS: from the flock, a lamb or
KJV: from the flock, a lamb or a kid
INT: from the flock A lamb or A kid

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3776
1 Occurrence

kiś·bāh — 1 Occ.