Biblica Analytica
H7673B Hebrew

שָׁבַת

sha.vat

to keep

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to keep
Transliteration
sha.vat
Strong's Number
H7673B
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Physical Action

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided lexicon data, the Hebrew verb שָׁבַת (sha.vat) is translated as "to keep." This suggests that the primary action associated with this word involves maintaining or holding onto something. The semantic domain of Physical Action indicates that this verb likely refers to a physical act or task, rather than a conceptual or emotional one. This information helps us understand that "to keep" in this context is not about retaining information or concepts, but rather about performing an action related to physical presence or management. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible, further study would be necessary to explore the range of usage and any potential significance this verb may hold in its specific contexts. However, at this point, we can deduce that the verb שָׁבַת primarily refers to a physical action of maintenance or upkeep.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H7673B
Lemma
שָׁבַת
Transliteration
sha.vat
Definition
to keep
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text