The meaning of “סָבַל”
Understanding çâbal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bear, be a burden, carry, strong to labour. - to carry (literally or figuratively), or (reflexively) be burdensome - spe...
סָבַל
bear, be a burden, carry, strong to labour. - to carry (literally or figuratively), or (reflexively) be burdensome - specifically, to be gravid 1) to bear, bear a load, drag oneself along 1a) (Qal) to bear (a load) 1b) (Pual) laden (participle) 1c)(Hithpael) to make oneself a burden, drag oneself along
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:15 | “And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.” Word: סָבַל (çâbal) | |
| Psalms 144:14 | “That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.” Word: סָבַל (çâbal) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:5 | “Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:” Word: סָבַל (çâbal) | |
| Isaiah 53:4 | “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.” Word: סָבַל (çâbal) | |
| Lamentations 5:7 | “Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities.” Word: סָבַל (çâbal) |
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