The meaning of “שָׁבַר”
Understanding shâbar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
denominative from שֶׁבֶר buy, sell. - to deal in grain 1) to buy or purchase grain 1a) (Qal) to buy grain 1b) (Hiphil) t...
שָׁבַר
denominative from שֶׁבֶר buy, sell. - to deal in grain 1) to buy or purchase grain 1a) (Qal) to buy grain 1b) (Hiphil) to sell grain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:10 | “And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.” Word: שָׁבַר (shâbar) | |
| Deuteronomy 2:28 | “Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;” Word: שָׁבַר (shâbar) | |
| Proverbs 11:26 | “He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.” Word: שָׁבַר (shâbar) | |
| Isaiah 55:1 | “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” Word: שָׁבַר (shâbar) | |
| Amos 8:6 | “That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?” Word: שָׁבַר (shâbar) |
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