Berean Strong's Lexicon shabib: Flame, blaze Original Word: שָׁבִיב Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to return" or "to turn back." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πυρ (pur), Strong's Greek 4442, which also means fire or flame. Usage: The Hebrew word "shabib" refers to a flame or blaze, often used metaphorically to describe something that is consuming or intense. It conveys the idea of a powerful, consuming fire, which can be both destructive and purifying. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, fire was a significant element in daily life, used for cooking, warmth, and religious sacrifices. The imagery of fire is prevalent throughout the Bible, symbolizing God's presence, judgment, and purification. The concept of a consuming flame would resonate with the Israelites, who understood both the practical and symbolic power of fire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition probably a flame NASB Translation flame (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁבִיב] noun masculine probably flame (Biblical Aramaic שְׁבִינ); — construct וְלֹא יִגַּהּ שְׁבִיב אִשּׁוֺ Job 18:5 ("" אוֺר); so Ecclus 8:10; Ecclus 45:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spark From the same as shabab; flame (as split into tongues) -- spark. see HEBREW shabab Forms and Transliterations שְׁבִ֣יב שביב šə·ḇîḇ šəḇîḇ sheVivLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |