5438. sibbah

Lexicon

sibbah: Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit

Original Word: סִבָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: cibbah
Pronunciation: sib-bah'
Phonetic Spelling: (sib-baw')
Definition: Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit
Meaning: a, turn

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cause

From cabab; a (providential) turn (of affairs) -- cause.

see HEBREW cabab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sabab
Definition
a turn (of affairs)
NASB Translation
turn (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סִבָּה noun feminine turn of affairs; — only absolute ׳הָֽיְתָה סִבָּה מַעִם י 1 Kings 12:15 it was a turn (an ordering) from ׳י (= נְסִבָּה q. v., in "" 2Chronicles 10:15).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָבַב (savav), meaning "to turn" or "to go around."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of a "circuit" or "boundary" in Greek can be related to terms such as περίμετρος (perimetros) or κύκλος (kyklos), which also convey the idea of a surrounding or encircling area. However, these Greek terms are not direct translations of סִבָּה (sibbâ) but share a similar conceptual framework.

Usage: The word סִבָּה (sibbâ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a circuit or surrounding area, often in the context of geographical boundaries or the perimeter of a location.

Context: • The term סִבָּה (sibbâ) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the concept of a circuit or surrounding area. It is often used in the context of defining the boundaries of a region or the perimeter of a specific location. This term is derived from the root סָבַב (savav), which means "to turn" or "to go around," indicating the idea of encircling or encompassing.
• In biblical usage, סִבָּה (sibbâ) can be found in passages that describe the borders of territories or the extent of a particular area. It emphasizes the notion of a complete or encompassing boundary, highlighting the idea of a defined and enclosed space.
• The concept of סִבָּה (sibbâ) is significant in understanding the territorial divisions and geographical descriptions found in the Hebrew Scriptures. It provides insight into the ancient understanding of land boundaries and the importance of defining and maintaining these borders.

Forms and Transliterations

סִבָּה֙ סבה sib·bāh sibBah sibbāh

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 12:15
HEB: כִּֽי־ הָיְתָ֤ה סִבָּה֙ מֵעִ֣ם יְהוָ֔ה
NAS: to the people; for it was a turn [of events] from the LORD,
KJV: not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD,
INT: for it was A turn from the LORD

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5438
1 Occurrence

sib·bāh — 1 Occ.