Lexicon tebar: To break, shatter, destroy Original Word: תְּבַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Thebez (Aramaic) corresponding to shabar; to be fragile (figuratively) -- broken. see HEBREW shabar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shabar Definition to break NASB Translation brittle (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic; a root wordCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is Strong's G4937, συντρίβω (syntribō), which means to crush, break in pieces, or shatter. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar actions of breaking or crushing, often in a metaphorical sense to depict the destruction of spiritual or physical entities. For example, in Matthew 12:20, it is used to describe the gentle nature of Christ, who will not "break a bruised reed," illustrating His compassion and restraint. The parallel between תְּבַר and συντρίβω highlights the continuity of the theme of fragility and divine intervention across the biblical narrative. Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of something being broken or shattered, often metaphorically to describe the fragility or destruction of objects or concepts. Context: The Aramaic verb תְּבַר (tebar) appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel. It conveys the idea of breaking or shattering, often used to describe the destruction of physical objects or the collapse of power and strength. The term is employed to illustrate the vulnerability and impermanence of human constructs and kingdoms, emphasizing the divine power that can bring about their downfall. In Daniel 2:40, the term is used to describe the fourth kingdom, which will "break in pieces and crush all the others," highlighting its destructive power. This usage underscores the theme of divine sovereignty over earthly realms, a recurring motif in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. Forms and Transliterations תְבִירָֽה׃ תבירה׃ ṯə·ḇî·rāh ṯəḇîrāh teviRahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:42 HEB: וּמִנַּ֖הּ תֶּהֱוֵ֥ה תְבִירָֽה׃ NAS: and part of it will be brittle. KJV: strong, and partly broken. INT: and partly of it will be brittle 1 Occurrence |
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