Lexicon shebat: Rod, staff, tribe Original Word: שְׁבַט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tribe (Aramaic) corresponding to shebet; a clan -- tribe. see HEBREW shebet NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shebet Definition a tribe NASB Translation tribes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁבַט] noun masculine tribe (Biblical Hebrew שֵׁבֶט, √ שׁבט); — plural construct שִׁבְטֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל Ezra 6:17. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁבט, which is related to the concept of a tribe or division.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a clan or tribe in the Greek New Testament is often represented by the word φυλή (phylē), Strong's Greek Number 5443, which similarly denotes a tribe or a people group, particularly in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel. Usage: The word is used in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible to denote a clan or a subdivision of a tribe. It is a term that emphasizes the familial and social organization within ancient Near Eastern cultures. Context: The term שְׁבַט (shevat) appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe a clan or a group that is part of a larger tribal or national entity. In the context of the ancient Near East, clans were essential social units that provided identity, protection, and support to their members. The concept of a clan was integral to the organization of society, influencing inheritance, leadership, and religious practices. In the book of Daniel, the use of "shevat" underscores the importance of these social structures even in the context of exile and foreign rule. The term reflects the continuity of cultural and familial identity amidst changing political landscapes. Forms and Transliterations שִׁבְטֵ֥י שבטי shivTei šiḇ·ṭê šiḇṭêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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