Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֵׂיב”
Understanding sêyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
age. - old age 1) hoary age, gray-headed age
H7869
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֵׂיב
Phoneticsabe
Transliterationsêyb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
age. - old age 1) hoary age, gray-headed age
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 14:4 | “And Jeroboam’s wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.” Word: שֵׂיב (sêyb) |
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