Strong's Lexicon sibah: Old age, gray hair Original Word: שִׂבְעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שׂוּב (shuv), meaning "to turn back" or "to return," which can imply the cyclical nature of life. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1094 (geras) - old age - G4244 (presbutēs) - an old man, an elder Usage: The term "sibah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote old age, often symbolized by gray hair. It is associated with wisdom, experience, and the honor that comes with a long life. In the cultural context of the Bible, reaching old age was considered a blessing and a sign of God's favor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, old age was highly respected. Elders were often seen as the keepers of wisdom and tradition. The community valued their guidance and experience. Gray hair was a visible sign of this status and was often mentioned in the context of respect and honor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as sobah, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׂבְעָה, [שִׂבְעָה] noun feminine satiety; — absolute ׳שׂ Isaiah 56:11 +, construct שִׂבְעַתֿ Ezekiel 16:49, sf, שָׂבְעָתַךְ Ezekiel 16:28; — 1 as to food, especially ׳אָכַל לְשׂ eat to satiety, one's fill, Isaiah 23:18; Ezekiel 39:19; ׳לְשׂ also Isaiah 55:2 (figurative); ׳שׂ of dogs Isaiah 56:11 (figurative); לֶֿחֶםָ׳שׂ leading to arrogance, as sin of Sodom Ezekiel 16:49 (+ גָּאוֺם, etc.). 2 to carnal desire Ezekiel 16:28 (figurative). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fullness Feminine of saba'; satiety -- fulness. see HEBREW saba' Forms and Transliterations שִׂבְעַת־ שבעת־ śiḇ‘aṯ- śiḇ·‘aṯ- sivatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 16:49 HEB: אֲחוֹתֵ֑ךְ גָּא֨וֹן שִׂבְעַת־ לֶ֜חֶם וְשַׁלְוַ֣ת KJV: pride, fulness of bread, INT: of your sister arrogance fulness food ease 1 Occurrence |
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