Strong's Lexicon sib: Gray hair, old age Original Word: שִׂיב Word Origin: Derived from the root שׂוּב (shuv), which means "to return" or "to turn back." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4245 (πρεσβύτερος, presbyteros) - often translated as "elder," which carries a similar connotation of age and wisdom. - G1094 (γέρων, geron) - meaning "old man" or "elderly," emphasizing age and experience. Usage: The Hebrew word "שִׂיב" (sib) is used to denote gray hair, which is often a symbol of old age, wisdom, and honor in the biblical context. It reflects the natural process of aging and is frequently associated with the respect and dignity afforded to the elderly. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, gray hair was highly esteemed as a sign of maturity and life experience. Elders were often regarded as sources of wisdom and were respected for their accumulated knowledge and understanding. The concept of honoring one's elders is deeply rooted in the biblical tradition, as seen in the commandment to "honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12). Gray hair, therefore, was not merely a physical trait but a symbol of the honor and reverence due to those who have lived long and gained wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to sib Definition to be hoary NASB Translation elders (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׂיב] verb be hoary (see Biblical Hebrew); — Pe`al Participle plural as substantive = elders, technical term, absolute שָׂבֵי יְהוּדָיֵא Ezra 5:5; Ezra 6:7,8,14; so emphatic שָׂבַיָּא Ezra 5:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance elder (Aramaic) corresponding to siyb -- elder. see HEBREW siyb Forms and Transliterations וְשָׂבֵ֤י וּלְשָׂבֵ֣י ולשבי ושבי לְשָׂבַיָּ֣א לשביא שָׂבֵ֣י שָׂבֵ֤י שבי lə·śā·ḇay·yā ləśāḇayyā lesavaiYa śā·ḇê śāḇê saVei ū·lə·śā·ḇê ūləśāḇê ulesaVei vesaVei wə·śā·ḇê wəśāḇêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:5 HEB: הֲוָת֙ עַל־ שָׂבֵ֣י יְהוּדָיֵ֔א וְלָא־ NAS: of their God was on the elders of the Jews, KJV: upon the elders of the Jews, INT: was concerning the elders of the Jews not Ezra 5:9 Ezra 6:7 Ezra 6:8 Ezra 6:14 5 Occurrences |
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