Strong’s H5438

סִבָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

cibbah

Pronunciation

sib-bah'

Definition

Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit

Meaning

a, turn

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.

Bible references

1 Kings 12:15