The meaning of “סָחַב”
Understanding çâchab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
draw (out), tear. - to trail along 1) (Qal) to drag
סָחַב
draw (out), tear. - to trail along 1) (Qal) to drag
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 17:13 | “Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.” Word: סָחַב (çâchab) | |
| Jeremiah 15:3 | “And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the Lord: the sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy.” Word: סָחַב (çâchab) | |
| Jeremiah 22:19 | “He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.” Word: סָחַב (çâchab) | |
| Jeremiah 49:20 | “Therefore hear the counsel of the Lord, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate with them.” Word: סָחַב (çâchab) | |
| Jeremiah 50:45 | “Therefore hear ye the counsel of the Lord, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitation desolate with them.” Word: סָחַב (çâchab) |
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