Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שִׂיב”
Understanding sîyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(be) grayheaded. - properly, to become aged, i.e. (by implication) to grow gray 1) (Qal) to be hoary, be gray
H7867
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שִׂיב
Phoneticseeb
Transliterationsîyb
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(be) grayheaded. - properly, to become aged, i.e. (by implication) to grow gray 1) (Qal) to be hoary, be gray
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 12:2 | “And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.” Word: שִׂיב (sîyb) | |
| Job 15:10 | “With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.” Word: שִׂיב (sîyb) |