The meaning of “שׁוֹבָב”
Understanding shôwbâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
backsliding, frowardly, turn away (from margin). - apostate, i.e. idolatrous 1) backsliding, backturning, apostate, recu...
שׁוֹבָב
backsliding, frowardly, turn away (from margin). - apostate, i.e. idolatrous 1) backsliding, backturning, apostate, recusant
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 57:17 | “For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.” Word: שׁוֹבָב (shôwbâb) | |
| Jeremiah 3:14 | “Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:” Word: שׁוֹבָב (shôwbâb) | |
| Jeremiah 3:22 | “Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God.” Word: שׁוֹבָב (shôwbâb) |