Strong’s H4878

מְשׁוּבָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mshuwbah

Pronunciation

meh-shoo-BAH

Definition

Backsliding, apostasy, faithlessness

Meaning

apostasy

Usage

The term "meshubah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a turning away or backsliding, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It often refers to the act of abandoning faithfulness to God, reverting to previous sinful behaviors, or falling into apostasy. The word conveys a sense of betrayal or unfaithfulness to a covenant relationship, especially between Israel and God.

Bible references

Proverbs 1:32;Jeremiah 2:19;Jeremiah 3:6;Jeremiah 3:8;Jeremiah 3:11;Jeremiah 3:12;Jeremiah 3:22;Jeremiah 5:6;Jeremiah 8:5;Jeremiah 14:7;Hosea 11:7;Hosea 14:4