Strong's Lexicon shibbaron: Destruction, Ruin Original Word: שִׁבְרוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁבַר (shabar), meaning "to break" or "to shatter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of destruction or ruin is καταστροφή (katastrophē), Strong's Greek #2692, which also conveys the idea of an overthrow or complete ruin. Usage: The term "shibbaron" is used to denote a state of destruction or ruin. It conveys the idea of something being broken down or shattered, often in a metaphorical sense, such as the collapse of a nation or the downfall of a city. It is a vivid term that underscores the severity and completeness of the destruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of destruction was often associated with divine judgment. The Israelites understood that their covenant relationship with God included blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, which could manifest as national ruin or personal calamity. The imagery of destruction was a powerful reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shabar Definition a breaking, crushing NASB Translation breaking (1), destruction (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁבָּרוֺן noun [masculine] breaking, crushing; — figurative; construct שִׁבְרוֺן מָתְנַיִם Ezekiel 21:11 (emotional distress; "" מְרִירוּת); read ׳שִׁבָּ also (for ᵑ0 שִׁכָּרוֺן) Ezekiel 23:33 Co Berthol Krae; crushing of opponents Jeremiah 17:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breaking, destruction From shabar; rupture, i.e. A pang; figuratively, ruin -- breaking, destruction. see HEBREW shabar Forms and Transliterations בְּשִׁבְר֤וֹן בשברון שִׁבָּר֖וֹן שברון bə·šiḇ·rō·wn beshivRon bəšiḇrōwn shibbaRon šib·bā·rō·wn šibbārōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 17:18 HEB: רָעָ֔ה וּמִשְׁנֶ֥ה שִׁבָּר֖וֹן שָׁבְרֵֽם׃ ס NAS: them with twofold destruction! KJV: them with double destruction. INT: of evil twofold destruction and crush Ezekiel 21:6 2 Occurrences |