שֶׁ֫בֶת
she.vet
cessation
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given data, the Hebrew word שֶׁ֫בֶת (she.vet) is defined as "cessation." This word appears three times in the Bible, indicating that it is a term used in specific contexts to convey the idea of something coming to an end or stopping. Its usage in three instances suggests that shevet is a word with a distinct concept that warrants multiple expressions across the biblical text. This could imply that the concept of cessation is significant or relevant in multiple contexts, which warrants further exploration of its usage in different biblical passages. Given its definition as a cessation and the fact that it is used three times in the Bible, shevet holds a certain level of significance in conveying specific ideas related to stopping or ending. However, without further context or analysis, it is difficult to elaborate on the nuances of its usage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
Isaiah 30:7For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore I have called her Rahab who sits still.
Exodus 21:19if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared; only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed.