5438. sibbah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
sibbah: Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit

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

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 156: αἰτία (aitia) – cause, reason

- Strong's Greek 1223: διά (dia) – through, on account of

Usage: The Hebrew word "sibbah" primarily denotes a cause or reason for something. It can also refer to a turn of events or a circuit, indicating a surrounding or encircling. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often conveys the idea of a reason behind an action or event, sometimes implying divine causation or purpose.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, understanding the cause or reason behind events was crucial, as it was often seen as a reflection of divine will or intervention. The concept of "sibbah" would have been significant in a society that viewed history and personal experiences as deeply intertwined with God's purposes. The Israelites believed that God orchestrated events for His purposes, and identifying the "sibbah" was a way to discern His will.

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).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cause

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

see HEBREW cabab

Forms and Transliterations
סִבָּה֙ סבה sib·bāh sibBah sibbāh
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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

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Strong's Hebrew 5438
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