The meaning of “שָׂבַע”
Understanding sâbaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שָׂבֵעַ sâbêaʻ (saw-bay'-ah); a primitive root have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plen...
שָׂבַע
or שָׂבֵעַ sâbêaʻ (saw-bay'-ah); a primitive root have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. - to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively) 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 16:12 | “I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the Lord your God.” Word: שָׂבַע (sâbaʻ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 23:1 | “So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.” Word: שָׂבַע (sâbaʻ) | |
| Psalms 91:16 | “With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. ” Word: שָׂבַע (sâbaʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 46:10 | “For this is the day of the Lord God of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord God of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.” Word: שָׂבַע (sâbaʻ) | |
| Joel 2:26 | “And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.” Word: שָׂבַע (sâbaʻ) |