◄ 5438. sibbah ►
Strong's Lexicon sibbah: Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit Original Word: סִבָּה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: cibbah Pronunciation: sib-bah' Phonetic Spelling: (sib-baw') Definition: Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit Meaning: a, turn Word Origin: Derived from the root סָבַב (sabab), meaning "to turn" or "to go around." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 156: αἰτία (aitia) – cause, reason - Strong's Greek 1223: διά (dia) – through, on account of Usage: The Hebrew word "sibbah" primarily denotes a cause or reason for something. It can also refer to a turn of events or a circuit, indicating a surrounding or encircling. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often conveys the idea of a reason behind an action or event, sometimes implying divine causation or purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, understanding the cause or reason behind events was crucial, as it was often seen as a reflection of divine will or intervention. The concept of "sibbah" would have been significant in a society that viewed history and personal experiences as deeply intertwined with God's purposes. The Israelites believed that God orchestrated events for His purposes, and identifying the "sibbah" was a way to discern His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from sabab Definition a turn (of affairs) NASB Translation turn (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סִבָּה noun feminine turn of affairs; — only absolute ׳הָֽיְתָה סִבָּה מַעִם י 1 Kings 12:15 it was a turn (an ordering) from ׳י (= נְסִבָּה q. v., in "" 2Chronicles 10:15). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cause From cabab; a (providential) turn (of affairs) -- cause. see HEBREW cabab Forms and Transliterations סִבָּה֙ סבה sib·bāh sibBah sibbāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Kings 12:15 HEB: כִּֽי־ הָיְתָ֤ה סִבָּה֙ מֵעִ֣ם יְהוָ֔ה NAS: to the people; for it was a turn [of events] from the LORD, KJV: not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, INT: for it was A turn from the LORD 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5438 1 Occurrence sib·bāh — 1 Occ.