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The meaning of מְשׁוּבָה

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Definition

or מְשֻׁבָה mᵉshubâh (mesh-oo-baw'); from שׁוּב backsliding, turning away. - apostasy 1) turning away, turning back, apo...

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מְשׁוּבָה

Phoneticmesh-oo-baw'
Transliterationmᵉshûwbâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
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or מְשֻׁבָה mᵉshubâh (mesh-oo-baw'); from שׁוּב backsliding, turning away. - apostasy 1) turning away, turning back, apostasy, backsliding

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

12 total references
ReferenceText
Proverbs 1:32

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

Word: מְשׁוּבָה (mᵉshûwbâh)
Jeremiah 3:12

Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.

Word: מְשׁוּבָה (mᵉshûwbâh)
Hosea 14:4

I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.

Word: מְשׁוּבָה (mᵉshûwbâh)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
12x
Most Frequent Book
Jeremiah
Book Distribution

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