The meaning of “שִׁבְיָה”
Understanding shibyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of שְׁבִי captives(-ity). - exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively) 1) captivity, captives 1a) (state...
שִׁבְיָה
feminine of שְׁבִי captives(-ity). - exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively) 1) captivity, captives 1a) (state of) captivity 1b) captives
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:42 | “I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.” Word: שִׁבְיָה (shibyâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 28:13 | “And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the Lord already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.” Word: שִׁבְיָה (shibyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 4:4 | “Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:” Word: שִׁבְיָה (shibyâh) | |
| Jeremiah 48:46 | “Woe be unto thee, O Moab! the people of Chemosh perisheth: for thy sons are taken captives, and thy daughters captives.” Word: שִׁבְיָה (shibyâh) |