The meaning of “צִבְיָּה”

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

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

צִבְיָּה

Phonetictsib-yaw'

TransliterationTsibyâh

Grammar Code

N:N-F-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for צְבִיָּה Zibiah. - § Zibiah = "roe" - Tsibjah, an Israelite 1) a native of Beersheba, wife of king Ahaziah and mother of king Joash both of Judah

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
2 Kings 12:1	“In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer–sheba.”
2 Chronicles 24:1	“Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Zibiah of Beer–sheba.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

2 Kings

Book Distribution

2 Kings1

2 Chronicles1

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'צִבְיָּה' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 12:1?

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