Lexicon shibathayim: Sevenfold, seventy-sevenfold Original Word: שִׁבְעָתַיִם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sevenfold, times Dual (adverbially) of sheba'; seven- times -- seven(-fold, times). see HEBREW sheba' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sheba Definition sevenfold, seven times NASB Translation seven times (2), sevenfold (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁבְעָתַ֫יִם noun feminine dual seven-fold, seven times (compare Ges§§ 97h, 134r); — 1 seven-fold, seven times as much, Isaiah 30:26; Proverbs 6:31; as adverb Genesis 4:15,24; Psalm 79:12. 2 seven times, adverb Psalm 12:7. — 2 Samuel 21:9 read Qr שְׁבַעְתָּם see I. שֶׁבַע. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שֶׁבַע (sheva), meaning "seven."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2034 (ἑπτάκις, heptakis): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to mean "seven times," similar to the Hebrew שִׁבְעָתַיִם. It appears in passages such as Matthew 18:21-22, where Jesus speaks of forgiving "seventy times seven," illustrating the boundless nature of forgiveness. Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a multiplication or intensification by seven. It often conveys the idea of completeness or perfection in the context of divine judgment or blessing. Context: שִׁבְעָתַיִם appears in several key passages within the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizing the concept of sevenfold multiplication. In Genesis 4:15, God declares that vengeance on Cain will be taken "seven times" if anyone kills him, underscoring the severity of divine retribution. Similarly, in Genesis 4:24, Lamech speaks of being avenged "seventy-seven times," using the term to express an even greater degree of vengeance. In Psalm 79:12, the psalmist calls for God to repay the reproach of His enemies "sevenfold," highlighting the completeness of divine justice. The use of שִׁבְעָתַיִם in these contexts reflects the symbolic significance of the number seven in biblical literature, often associated with divine completeness, perfection, and fulfillment. Forms and Transliterations בעתים שִׁ֭בְעָתַיִם שִׁבְעָתַ֔יִם שִׁבְעָתַ֖יִם שִׁבְעָתָ֑יִם שִׁבְעָתָֽיִם׃ שבעתים שבעתים׃ ḇə‘āṯayim ḇə·‘ā·ṯa·yim shivaTayim šiḇ‘āṯayim šiḇ‘āṯāyim šiḇ·‘ā·ṯa·yim šiḇ·‘ā·ṯā·yim veatayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 4:15 HEB: הֹרֵ֣ג קַ֔יִן שִׁבְעָתַ֖יִם יֻקָּ֑ם וַיָּ֨שֶׂם NAS: vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD KJV: vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD INT: kills Cain sevenfold vengeance appointed Genesis 4:24 Psalm 12:6 Psalm 79:12 Proverbs 6:31 Isaiah 30:26 6 Occurrences |
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