Strong's Lexicon Sebam: Sebam Original Word: שְׂבָם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Sebam, as it is a specific place name in the Hebrew Bible. However, Greek entries related to geographical locations or tribal allotments might provide contextual parallels. Usage: Sebam is a place name mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of territorial boundaries. It is associated with the land allotted to the tribes of Israel, particularly in the region of Gilead. Cultural and Historical Background: Sebam is mentioned in the context of the Transjordan region, an area east of the Jordan River. This region was significant for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, who requested to settle there due to its suitability for livestock. The area was known for its fertile land and strategic location, which made it desirable for settlement and agriculture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in Moab NASB Translation Sebam (1), Sibmah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׂבָם proper name, of a location Numbers 32:3, ִשׂבְמָה Numbers 32:38; Joshua 13:19; Isaiah 16:8,9; Jeremiah 48:32; in Moad (Reuben), near Heshbon (compare also JeromeIsaiah 16:8) Σεβαμα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shebam, Shibmah, Sibmah Or (feminine) Sibmah {sib-maw'}; probably from basam; spice; Sebam or Sibmah, a place in Moab -- Shebam, Shibmah, Sibmah. see HEBREW basam Forms and Transliterations וְשִׂבְמָ֔ה וּשְׂבָ֥ם ושבם ושבמה שִׂבְמָ֑ה שִׂבְמָ֔ה שִׂבְמָ֗ה שבמה śiḇ·māh śiḇmāh sivMah ū·śə·ḇām ūśəḇām useVam vesivMah wə·śiḇ·māh wəśiḇmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 32:3 HEB: וְחֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן וְאֶלְעָלֵ֑ה וּשְׂבָ֥ם וּנְב֖וֹ וּבְעֹֽן׃ NAS: Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo KJV: and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, INT: Heshbon Elealeh Sebam Nebo and Beon Numbers 32:38 Joshua 13:19 Isaiah 16:8 Isaiah 16:9 Jeremiah 48:32 6 Occurrences |
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