The meaning of “שֶׁבֶר”
Understanding sheber reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שֵׁבֶר shêber (shay'-ber); from שָׁבַר affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, dest...
שֶׁבֶר
or שֵׁבֶר shêber (shay'-ber); from שָׁבַר affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. - a fracture, figuratively, ruin - specifically, a solution (of a dream) 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 24:20 | “Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.” Word: שֶׁבֶר (sheber) | |
| Job 41:25 | “When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.” Word: שֶׁבֶר (sheber) | |
| Proverbs 17:19 | “He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.” Word: שֶׁבֶר (sheber) | |
| Jeremiah 14:17 | “Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous blow.” Word: שֶׁבֶר (sheber) | |
| Ezekiel 32:9 | “I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.” Word: שֶׁבֶר (sheber) |
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