The meaning of “שֹׂבַע”
Understanding sôbaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fill, full(-ness), satisfying, be satisfied. - satisfaction (of food or (figuratively) joy) 1) satiety, abundance, fulne...
שֹׂבַע
fill, full(-ness), satisfying, be satisfied. - satisfaction (of food or (figuratively) joy) 1) satiety, abundance, fulness 1a) satiety 1b) abundance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 16:3 | “And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Word: שֹׂבַע (sôbaʻ) | |
| Leviticus 26:5 | “And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.” Word: שֹׂבַע (sôbaʻ) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:24 | “When thou comest into thy neighbour’s vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel.” Word: שֹׂבַע (sôbaʻ) | |
| Ruth 2:18 | “And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed.” Word: שֹׂבַע (sôbaʻ) | |
| Psalms 78:25 | “Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.” Word: שֹׂבַע (sôbaʻ) |