5434. Seba

Lexicon

Seba: Seba

Original Word: סְבָא
Part of Speech: proper name, masculine
Transliteration: Cba'
Pronunciation: seh-BAH
Phonetic Spelling: (seb-aw')
Definition: Seba
Meaning: Seba

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Seba

Of foreign origin; Seba, a son of Cush, and the country settled by him -- Seba.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from saba
Definition
son of Cush, also his desc. and their land
NASB Translation
Seba (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סְבָא proper name, masculine 1st son of Cush, in poetry and late; — Genesis 10:7 (P) (ᵐ5 Σαβα, as שְׁבָא) = 1 Chronicles 1:9 (ᵐ5 id., but B Σαβατ); = nation (or territory) Psalm 72:10 (ᵐ5 Σαβα; + שְׁבָא, ᵐ5 Αραβων), so (+ כּוּשׁ, "" מִצְרַיִם) Isaiah 43:3 (ᵐ5 Σοηνη); clearly situated in south; most probably = λιμὴν Σαβά, and Σαβαὶ πόλις εὐμεγέθης, in Adulic gulf on west coast of Red Sea; see Strabo^{xvi. 4. 8. 10} Ptol^{iv. 7, 7 f.} Di^Gn Bae^Psalm Du^Is; > Meroë Jos^{Ant. ii. 10}, 2 and others

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of foreign origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Seba, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and its geographical and cultural context.

Usage: The term "Seba" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a people and region located in Africa, often associated with wealth and trade. It is mentioned in the context of nations and peoples known for their riches and distant lands.

Context: Seba is identified as a people and region in Africa, traditionally linked to the descendants of Cush, the son of Ham, according to the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. The region of Seba is often associated with the upper Nile region, possibly corresponding to parts of modern-day Sudan or Ethiopia. Seba is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting its significance in trade and wealth.

In Isaiah 43:3, the LORD declares, "For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place." This passage underscores the value and importance of Seba in the ancient world, as it is mentioned alongside Egypt and Cush.

Psalm 72:10 also references Seba in a context of tribute and homage: "May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts." This verse suggests that Seba was known for its wealth and was part of the broader network of nations that recognized the authority and splendor of the Israelite king.

The mention of Seba in these contexts indicates its role as a significant and wealthy region, contributing to the biblical narrative of nations interacting with Israel and its leaders.

Forms and Transliterations

וּ֝סְבָ֗א וּסְבָ֖א וסבא סְבָא֙ סבא sə·ḇā səḇā seVa ū·sə·ḇā ūsəḇā useVa

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 10:7
HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י כ֔וּשׁ סְבָא֙ וַֽחֲוִילָ֔ה וְסַבְתָּ֥ה
NAS: of Cush [were] Seba and Havilah
KJV: of Cush; Seba, and Havilah,
INT: the sons of Cush Seba and Havilah and Sabtah

1 Chronicles 1:9
HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י כ֔וּשׁ סְבָא֙ וַחֲוִילָ֔ה וְסַבְתָּ֥א
NAS: of Cush [were] Seba, Havilah,
KJV: of Cush; Seba, and Havilah,
INT: the sons of Cush Seba Havilah Sabta

Psalm 72:10
HEB: מַלְכֵ֥י שְׁבָ֥א וּ֝סְבָ֗א אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר יַקְרִֽיבוּ׃
NAS: of Sheba and Seba offer
KJV: of Sheba and Seba shall offer
INT: the kings of Sheba and Seba gifts offer

Isaiah 43:3
HEB: מִצְרַ֔יִם כּ֥וּשׁ וּסְבָ֖א תַּחְתֶּֽיךָ׃
NAS: Cush and Seba in your place.
KJV: Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
INT: Egypt Cush and Seba your place

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5434
4 Occurrences

sə·ḇā — 2 Occ.
ū·sə·ḇā — 2 Occ.