שְׁבַשׁ
she.vash
be perplexed
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שְׁבַשׁ (she.vash) is translated as 'be perplexed'. It occurs only once in the Bible. This rare usage indicates that the word conveys a specific emotional state of confusion or bewilderment. Given its infrequent appearance, the range of usage for שְׁבַשׁ is limited, making it challenging to draw broad conclusions about its significance. However, its meaning as a state of perplexity suggests that it may be used to describe a moment of mental disorientation or uncertainty. The solitary occurrence makes it difficult to assess its impact or broader implications.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text