Strong's Lexicon shibah: Seven Original Word: שִׁיבָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שֶׁבַע (sheva), meaning "seven." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2033 (hepta): The Greek equivalent for the number seven, used in the New Testament with similar symbolic significance. Usage: The Hebrew word "shibah" is used to denote the number seven. In the Bible, the number seven often symbolizes completeness, perfection, and divine order. It is frequently used in contexts that emphasize God's covenant, creation, and sacred time periods. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the number seven held significant symbolic meaning. It was often associated with divine perfection and completion. In the Hebrew Bible, the number seven appears in various contexts, such as the seven days of creation, the seven-branched menorah, and the seven feasts of Israel. The recurrence of the number seven underscores its importance in conveying theological truths about God's nature and His relationship with humanity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originanother reading for shebuth, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [שִׁיבָה] construct שִׁיבַת restoration (?) Psalm 126:1, but read שְׁבִית, see below שָׁבָה. — I. שַׁיבָה see ישׁב. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance captivity By permutation from shuwb; a return (of property) -- captivity. see HEBREW shuwb Forms and Transliterations שִׁיבַ֣ת שיבת shiVat šî·ḇaṯ šîḇaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 126:1 HEB: יְ֭הוָה אֶת־ שִׁיבַ֣ת צִיּ֑וֹן הָ֝יִ֗ינוּ KJV: turned again the captivity of Zion, INT: brought the LORD the captivity of Zion become |
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