7644. Shebna or Shebnah

Lexicon

Shebna or Shebnah: Shebna, Shebnah

Original Word: שֶׁבְנָא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shebna'
Pronunciation: SHEB-nah
Phonetic Spelling: (sheb-naw')
Definition: Shebna, Shebnah
Meaning: Shebna, Shebnah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Shebna, Shebnah

: or Shebnah {sheb-naw'}; from an unused root meaning to grow; growth; Shebna or Shebnah, an Israelite -- Shebna, Shebnah.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
secretary and majordomo of Hezekiah
NASB Translation
Shebna (7), Shebnah (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שֶׁבְנָא, שֶׁבְנָה proper name, masculine secretary and major-domo of Hezekiah; נָא- Isaiah 22:15; Isaiah 36:22; Isaiah 37:2 = 2 Kings 18:37; 2 Kings 19:2; Isaiah 36:3,11 = נָה- 2 Kings 18:18,26. — Σομνας.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to grow" or "to be fruitful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shebna, as his name and role are specific to the Hebrew Bible and do not appear in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The name Shebna appears in the Hebrew Bible as a high-ranking official in the royal court of King Hezekiah. He is mentioned in the context of a prophetic rebuke by Isaiah and in the narrative of the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem.

Context: Shebna is identified as a significant figure during the reign of King Hezekiah, serving as a steward or treasurer. His role is highlighted in two main biblical passages:

• Isaiah 22:15-19: Shebna is rebuked by the prophet Isaiah for his pride and self-aggrandizement. Isaiah prophesies that Shebna will be removed from his position and replaced by Eliakim, son of Hilkiah. The passage emphasizes the themes of humility and divine judgment, as Shebna's actions are seen as contrary to the will of God. Isaiah's prophecy includes a vivid description of Shebna's downfall: "I will depose you from your office, and you will be ousted from your position" (Isaiah 22:19, BSB).

• 2 Kings 18:18, 26, 37; 19:2 and Isaiah 36:3, 11, 22; 37:2: Shebna is mentioned as one of the officials sent by King Hezekiah to negotiate with the Assyrian envoy during the siege of Jerusalem. In these accounts, Shebna is referred to as a scribe, indicating his involvement in diplomatic and administrative duties. Despite his earlier rebuke, Shebna continues to serve in a significant capacity, suggesting a complex character who remains influential in the kingdom's affairs.

Shebna's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and the importance of aligning one's actions with divine purposes. His narrative underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in appointing and deposing leaders according to His will.

Forms and Transliterations

וְשֶׁבְנָ֣א וְשֶׁבְנָ֨א וְשֶׁבְנָ֨ה וְשֶׁבְנָא֙ וְשֶׁבְנָה֙ ושבנא ושבנה שֶׁבְנָ֖א שֶׁבְנָ֣א שבנא šeḇ·nā šeḇnā shevNa veshevNa veshevNah wə·šeḇ·nā wə·šeḇ·nāh wəšeḇnā wəšeḇnāh

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 18:18
HEB: עַל־ הַבָּ֑יִת וְשֶׁבְנָה֙ הַסֹּפֵ֔ר וְיוֹאָ֥ח
NAS: the household, and Shebnah the scribe
KJV: which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe,
INT: was over the household and Shebnah the scribe and Joah

2 Kings 18:26
HEB: בֶּן־ חִ֠לְקִיָּהוּ וְשֶׁבְנָ֨ה וְיוֹאָ֜ח אֶל־
NAS: of Hilkiah, and Shebnah and Joah,
KJV: of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah,
INT: the son of Hilkiah and Shebnah and Joah about

2 Kings 18:37
HEB: עַל־ הַ֠בַּיִת וְשֶׁבְנָ֨א הַסֹּפֵ֜ר וְיוֹאָ֨ח
NAS: the household, and Shebna the scribe
KJV: which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe,
INT: was over the household and Shebna the scribe and Joah

2 Kings 19:2
HEB: עַל־ הַבַּ֜יִת וְשֶׁבְנָ֣א הַסֹּפֵ֗ר וְאֵת֙
NAS: the household with Shebna the scribe
KJV: which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe,
INT: was over the household Shebna the scribe and the elders

Isaiah 22:15
HEB: הַזֶּ֔ה עַל־ שֶׁבְנָ֖א אֲשֶׁ֥ר עַל־
NAS: steward, To Shebna, who
KJV: thee unto this treasurer, [even] unto Shebna, which [is] over the house,
INT: to this charge to Shebna who charge

Isaiah 36:3
HEB: עַל־ הַבָּ֑יִת וְשֶׁבְנָא֙ הַסֹּפֵ֔ר וְיוֹאָ֥ח
NAS: the household, and Shebna the scribe,
KJV: which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe,
INT: was over the household and Shebna the scribe and Joah

Isaiah 36:11
HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֶלְיָקִים֩ וְשֶׁבְנָ֨א וְיוֹאָ֜ח אֶל־
NAS: Then Eliakim and Shebna and Joah said
KJV: Eliakim and Shebna and Joah
INT: said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah about

Isaiah 36:22
HEB: עַל־ הַ֠בַּיִת וְשֶׁבְנָ֨א הַסּוֹפֵ֜ר וְיוֹאָ֨ח
NAS: the household, and Shebna the scribe
KJV: that [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe,
INT: was over the household and Shebna the scribe and Joah

Isaiah 37:2
HEB: הַבַּ֜יִת וְאֵ֣ת ׀ שֶׁבְנָ֣א הַסּוֹפֵ֗ר וְאֵת֙
NAS: the household with Shebna the scribe
KJV: who [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe,
INT: was over the household Shebna the scribe and the elders

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7644
9 Occurrences

šeḇ·nā — 2 Occ.
wə·šeḇ·nā — 5 Occ.
wə·šeḇ·nāh — 2 Occ.