Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂבָע”
Understanding sâbâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
abundance, plenteous(-ness, -ly). - copiousness 1) plenty, satiety 1a) plenty (of breadstuffs) 1b) satiety
H7647
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂבָע
Phoneticsaw-baw'
Transliterationsâbâʻ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
abundance, plenteous(-ness, -ly). - copiousness 1) plenty, satiety 1a) plenty (of breadstuffs) 1b) satiety
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:34 | “Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.” Word: שָׂבָע (sâbâʻ) | |
| Proverbs 3:10 | “So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Word: שָׂבָע (sâbâʻ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 5:12 | “The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.” Word: שָׂבָע (sâbâʻ) |
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