Strong’s H2883

טָבַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

taba`

Pronunciation

tah-VAH

Definition

To sink, to drown, to settle, to plunge

Meaning

to sink

Usage

The Hebrew verb "taba" primarily means to sink or to drown. It is used in the context of something being submerged or overwhelmed by water. The term can also imply being overwhelmed by circumstances or emotions metaphorically.

Bible references

Exodus 15:4;1 Samuel 17:49;Job 38:6;Psalm 9:15;Psalm 69:2;Psalm 69:14;Proverbs 8:25;Jeremiah 38:6;Jeremiah 38:22;Lamentations 2:9