Strong’s H7628
שְׁבִי
Part of speech
noun masculine; Adjective; noun masculine; noun feminine
Transliteration
shbiy
Pronunciation
sheb-ee'
Definition
Captivity, captives, booty, spoil
Meaning
exiled, captured, exile, booty
Usage
The term "shbiy" primarily refers to the state of being taken captive or the captives themselves. It can also denote the spoils or booty taken during warfare. In the Old Testament, it is often used in the context of military conquests where people and goods are captured and taken away by the victors.
Bible references
Exodus 12:29;Numbers 21:1;Numbers 21:29;Numbers 31:12;Numbers 31:19;Numbers 31:26;Deuteronomy 28:41;Judges 5:12;2 Chronicles 28:17;2 Chronicles 29:9;Ezra 2:1;Ezra 3:8;Ezra 8:35;Ezra 9:7;Nehemiah 1:2;Nehemiah 1:3;Nehemiah 7:6;Nehemiah 8:17;Psalm 68:18;Psalm 78:61;Isaiah 20:4;Isaiah 46:2;Isaiah 49:24;Isaiah 49:25;Isaiah 52:2