Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שׁוֹבֵב”
Understanding shôwbêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
backsliding. - apostate, i.e. heathenish or (actually) heathen 1) backturning, apostate, backsliding
H7728
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שׁוֹבֵב
Phoneticsho-babe'
Transliterationshôwbêb
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
backsliding. - apostate, i.e. heathenish or (actually) heathen 1) backturning, apostate, backsliding
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 31:22 | “How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the Lord hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.” Word: שׁוֹבֵב (shôwbêb) | |
| Jeremiah 49:4 | “Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, saying, Who shall come unto me?” Word: שׁוֹבֵב (shôwbêb) |
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