7671. Shebarim
Strong's Lexicon
Shebarim: Shebarim

Original Word: שְׁבָרִים
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Shebarim
Pronunciation: sheb-aw-reem'
Phonetic Spelling: (sheb-aw-reem')
Definition: Shebarim
Meaning: Shebarim

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁבַר (shabar), meaning "to break" or "to shatter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shebarim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of "breaking" or "defeat" can be related to Greek terms like συντριβή (syntribē - G4938), meaning "crushing" or "breaking."

Usage: The term "Shebarim" refers to a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is associated with a place of defeat or breaking, reflecting its root meaning. In the context of the Bible, it is the site where the Israelites were pursued and defeated by the men of Ai after their initial attempt to capture the city.

Cultural and Historical Background: Shebarim is mentioned in the context of the Israelite conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership. After the miraculous victory at Jericho, the Israelites faced a setback at Ai due to Achan's sin, which led to their defeat at Shebarim. This event highlighted the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of sin within the community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
pl. of sheber
Definition
perhaps "quarries," a place near Ai
NASB Translation
Shebarim (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Shebarim

Plural of sheber; ruins; Shebarim, a place in Palestine -- Shebarim.

see HEBREW sheber

Forms and Transliterations
הַשְּׁבָרִ֔ים השברים haš·šə·ḇā·rîm hashshevaRim haššəḇārîm
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Englishman's Concordance
Joshua 7:5
HEB: הַשַּׁ֙עַר֙ עַד־ הַשְּׁבָרִ֔ים וַיַּכּ֖וּם בַּמּוֹרָ֑ד
NAS: as far as Shebarim and struck them down
KJV: the gate [even] unto Shebarim, and smote
INT: the gate far Shebarim down the descent

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Strong's Hebrew 7671
1 Occurrence


haš·šə·ḇā·rîm — 1 Occ.
















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