The meaning of “סַבְתָּא”

Understanding Çabtâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

סַבְתָּא

Phoneticsab-taw'

TransliterationÇabtâʼ

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or סַבְתָּה Çabtâh (sab-taw'); probably of foreign derivation Sabta, Sabtah. - § Sabta or Sabtah = "striking" - Sabta or Sabtah, the name of a son of Cush, and the country occupied by his posterity 1) the 3rd son of Cush

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 10:7	“And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.”
1 Chronicles 1:9	“And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.”

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Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis1

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'סַבְתָּא' deepen your understanding of Genesis 10:7?

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