The meaning of “סְבָאִי”
Understanding Çᵉbâʼîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
patrial from סְבָא Sabean. - § Sabeans = "drunkards" - a Sebaite, or inhabitant of Seba 1) the people of Seba
סְבָאִי
patrial from סְבָא Sabean. - § Sabeans = "drunkards" - a Sebaite, or inhabitant of Seba 1) the people of Seba
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 45:14 | “Thus saith the Lord, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.” Word: סְבָאִי (Çᵉbâʼîy) | |
| Ezekiel 23:42 | “And a voice of a multitude being at ease was with her: and with the men of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the wilderness, which put bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads.” Word: סְבָאִי (Çᵉbâʼîy) |