Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׁבֶת”
Understanding shebeth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cease, sit still, loss of time. - rest, interruption, cessation 1) cessation, a sitting still 1a) meaning dubious
H7674
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׁבֶת
Phoneticsheh'-beth
Transliterationshebeth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cease, sit still, loss of time. - rest, interruption, cessation 1) cessation, a sitting still 1a) meaning dubious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 21:19 | “If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.” Word: שֶׁבֶת (shebeth) | |
| Proverbs 20:3 | “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.” Word: שֶׁבֶת (shebeth) | |
| Isaiah 30:7 | “For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.” Word: שֶׁבֶת (shebeth) |