Lexicon nesibbah: Circuit, roundabout way, surroundings Original Word: נְסִבָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cause Feminine participle passive of cabab; properly, an environment, i.e. Circumstance or turn of affairs -- cause. see HEBREW cabab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sabab Definition turn of affairs NASB Translation turn (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְסִבָּה noun feminine turn of affairs; — absolute 2 Chronicles 10:15 (= סִבָּה q. v. "" 1 Kings 12:15). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָסַב (nasab), which means "to turn" or "to surround."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4066 • περιβάλλω (periballō): to throw around, to surround, to clothe. Usage: The word נְסִבָּה is used in the context of describing the circumstances or conditions surrounding a particular event or situation. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it provides insight into the environmental or situational factors at play. Context: נְסִבָּה (nesibbah) is a noun that captures the concept of an environment or set of circumstances that influence events. It is derived from the root נָסַב (nasab), which means "to turn" or "to surround," suggesting a focus on the encompassing nature of circumstances. This term is used to describe the conditions or situations that surround a particular event, often implying a change or turn in affairs. In the biblical context, understanding the נְסִבָּה can provide deeper insight into the narrative by highlighting the external factors that impact the unfolding of events. The term underscores the belief in divine providence, where circumstances are seen as part of God's overarching plan and purpose. Forms and Transliterations נְסִבָּה֙ נסבה nə·sib·bāh nesibBah nəsibbāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 10:15 HEB: כִּֽי־ הָיְתָ֤ה נְסִבָּה֙ מֵעִ֣ם הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים NAS: to the people, for it was a turn [of events] from God KJV: not unto the people: for the cause was of God, INT: for it was A turn from God 1 Occurrence |