The meaning of “שֵׂיבָה”
Understanding sêybâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of שֵׂיב (be) gray (grey hoar,-y) hairs (head,-ed), old age. - old age 1) age, gray hair, hoary head, old age 1...
שֵׂיבָה
feminine of שֵׂיב (be) gray (grey hoar,-y) hairs (head,-ed), old age. - old age 1) age, gray hair, hoary head, old age 1a) gray hair, hoary head 1b) old age
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:38 | “And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. ” Word: שֵׂיבָה (sêybâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:25 | “The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.” Word: שֵׂיבָה (sêybâh) | |
| Ruth 4:15 | “And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.” Word: שֵׂיבָה (sêybâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 29:28 | “And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.” Word: שֵׂיבָה (sêybâh) | |
| Psalms 92:14 | “They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;” Word: שֵׂיבָה (sêybâh) |
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