Strong's Lexicon sabak: To interweave, entwine, or entangle Original Word: סָבַךְ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that carries a similar meaning of intertwining or entangling is found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G1707 (empleko), which means to entangle or involve. Usage: The Hebrew verb "sabak" primarily means to interweave or entwine. It is used in the context of something being intricately woven or tangled together. This term can be applied to physical objects, such as branches or threads, and metaphorically to describe complex situations or relationships. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, weaving and intertwining were common practices, especially in the making of textiles and baskets. The imagery of weaving is often used in the Bible to describe the complexity and interconnectedness of life and relationships. The concept of being entangled or intertwined can also carry a negative connotation, suggesting a situation that is difficult to escape or unravel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to interweave NASB Translation tangled (1), wrap around (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סָבַךְ] verb interweave ("" form to שׂבך q. v.); — Qal Passive participle plural סִירִים סְבֻכִים Nahum 1:10 interwoven (entangled) thorns (compare Da); GunkZAW xiii (1893), 235 proposes (after ᵐ5 ᵑ7 Vollers) כְּסוּחִים i.e. cut off, away (Isaiah 33:12) compare Now; text very dubious Pu`al Imperfect3masculine plural עַלגַּֿל שָׁרָשָׁיו יְסֻבָּ֑כוּ Job 8:17 are interwoven (in a tangled mass). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fold together, wrap A primitive root; to entwine -- fold together, wrap. Forms and Transliterations יְסֻבָּ֑כוּ יסבכו סְבֻכִ֔ים סבכים sə·ḇu·ḵîm səḇuḵîm sevuChim yə·sub·bā·ḵū yesubBachu yəsubbāḵūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 8:17 HEB: גַּ֭ל שָֽׁרָשָׁ֣יו יְסֻבָּ֑כוּ בֵּ֖ית אֲבָנִ֣ים NAS: His roots wrap around a rock pile, KJV: His roots are wrapped about the heap, INT: A rock his roots wrap A house of stones Nahum 1:10 2 Occurrences |
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