Strong’s H7650

שָׁבַע

Part of speech

verb

Transliteration

shaba`

Pronunciation

shah-VAH

Definition

To swear, to take an oath, to adjure

Meaning

to seven oneself, swear

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaba" primarily means to swear or to take an oath. It is used in the context of making solemn promises or covenants, often invoking God as a witness to the truth of one's words or the seriousness of one's commitment. This term underscores the gravity and binding nature of oaths in the biblical context, where breaking an oath was considered a serious offense.

Bible references

Genesis 21:23;Genesis 21:24;Genesis 21:31;Genesis 22:16;Genesis 24:3;Genesis 24:7;Genesis 24:9;Genesis 24:37;Genesis 25:33;Genesis 25:33;Genesis 26:3;Genesis 26:31;Genesis 31:53;Genesis 47:31;Genesis 47:31;Genesis 50:5;Genesis 50:6;Genesis 50:24;Genesis 50:25;Exodus 13:5;Exodus 13:11;Exodus 13:19;Exodus 13:19;Exodus 32:13;Exodus 33:1