Lexicon saba: To be satisfied, to be filled, to have enough Original Word: שָׂבָע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abundance, plenteous, From saba'; copiousness -- abundance, plenteous(- ness, -ly). see HEBREW saba' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom saba Definition plenty, satiety NASB Translation abundance (4), full stomach (1), plenty (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׂבָע noun masculineGenesis 41:29 plenty, satiety; — only absolute ׳שׂ; — 1 plenty, of bread-stuffs Genesis 41:29,30,31,34,47,53 (E), Proverbs 3:10 2 satiety, Ecclesiastes 5:11. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂבַע (sāḇaʿ), which means "to be satisfied" or "to be full."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3182 (μεστός, mestos): Meaning "full" or "filled," often used in the New Testament to describe being filled with something, such as joy or the Holy Spirit. Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of satisfaction or abundance, particularly in relation to food and sustenance. It is often associated with God's provision and blessings. Context: The Hebrew noun שָׂבָע (sāḇāʿ) appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the theme of divine provision and the resulting satisfaction. It is frequently used in poetic and wisdom literature to illustrate the contrast between the righteous, who experience God's abundance, and the wicked, who face scarcity. For example, in Proverbs 13:25, "The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry." This term underscores the biblical principle that true satisfaction and abundance come from God. In Psalms, it is often used to express gratitude for God's generous provision, as seen in Psalm 16:11, "You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." The concept of שָׂבָע (sāḇāʿ) extends beyond physical nourishment to encompass spiritual fulfillment and contentment found in a relationship with God. Forms and Transliterations הַשָּׂבָ֑ע הַשָּׂבָ֖ע הַשָּׂבָֽע׃ הַשָּׂבָע֙ השבע השבע׃ וְהַשָּׂבָע֙ והשבע שָׂבָ֑ע שָׂבָ֥ע שבע haś·śā·ḇā‘ haśśāḇā‘ hassaVa śā·ḇā‘ śāḇā‘ saVa vehassaVa wə·haś·śā·ḇā‘ wəhaśśāḇā‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 41:29 HEB: שָׁנִ֖ים בָּא֑וֹת שָׂבָ֥ע גָּד֖וֹל בְּכָל־ NAS: of great abundance are coming KJV: of great plenty throughout all the land INT: years are coming abundance of great all Genesis 41:30 Genesis 41:31 Genesis 41:34 Genesis 41:47 Genesis 41:53 Proverbs 3:10 Ecclesiastes 5:12 8 Occurrences |