Lexicon shubah: Return, turning back Original Word: שׁוּבָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance returning From shuwb; a return -- returning. see HEBREW shuwb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shub Definition retirement, withdrawal NASB Translation repentance (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שׁוּבָה noun feminine retirement, withdrawal (from war, etc., compare Micah 2:8); — Isaiah 30:15. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שׁוּב (shuv), which means "to return" or "to turn back."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1994: ἐπιστρέφω (epistrephō) • to turn, to return, to turn around. Usage: The term שׁוּבָה (shubah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a return, often in a spiritual or moral sense, such as returning to God or to a righteous path. It can also imply a physical return to a place or condition. Context: The Hebrew noun שׁוּבָה (shubah) is closely related to the verb שׁוּב (shuv), which is frequently used throughout the Old Testament to describe the act of returning or turning back. In its noun form, שׁוּבָה (shubah) captures the essence of a return, often with a connotation of repentance or restoration. This term is significant in the theological context of the Hebrew Scriptures, where the concept of returning to God is a central theme. The call to return is a recurring motif in the prophetic literature, where the prophets urge the people of Israel to turn back to God and His commandments. This return is not merely physical but involves a heartfelt repentance and a commitment to follow God's ways. The use of שׁוּבָה (shubah) underscores the importance of restoration and reconciliation in the relationship between God and His people. Forms and Transliterations בְּשׁוּבָ֤ה בשובה bə·šū·ḇāh beshuVah bəšūḇāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 30:15 HEB: קְד֣וֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל בְּשׁוּבָ֤ה וָנַ֙חַת֙ תִּוָּ֣שֵׁע֔וּן NAS: has said, In repentance and rest KJV: of Israel; In returning and rest INT: the Holy of Israel repentance and rest will be saved 1 Occurrence |
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