Strong's Lexicon Shebarim: Shebarim Original Word: שְׁבָרִים 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 Originpl. 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 haššəḇārîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 1 Occurrence |
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