Strong’s H5439

סָבִיב

Part of speech

substantive; adverb; preposition; substantive; adverb accusative; preposition; substantive; preposition

Transliteration

cabiyb

Pronunciation

sah-BEEV or seh-bee-BAH

Definition

Around, surrounding, circuit, vicinity, environment

Meaning

a circle, neighbour, environs, around

Usage

The Hebrew words סָבִיב (sabib) and סְבִיבָה (sebibah) are used to describe something that is around or encircling an object or area. They can refer to physical surroundings, such as the area around a city or a camp, or metaphorically to describe influence or presence. These terms are often used in the context of God's protection or judgment, as well as in descriptions of geographical locations.

Bible references

Genesis 23:17;Genesis 35:5;Genesis 41:48;Exodus 7:24;Exodus 16:13;Exodus 19:12;Exodus 25:11;Exodus 25:24;Exodus 25:25;Exodus 25:25;Exodus 27:17;Exodus 28:32;Exodus 28:33;Exodus 28:33;Exodus 28:34;Exodus 29:16;Exodus 29:20;Exodus 30:3;Exodus 30:3;Exodus 37:2;Exodus 37:11;Exodus 37:12;Exodus 37:12;Exodus 37:26;Exodus 37:26