Strong’s H7651

שֶׁבַע

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

sheba`

Pronunciation

sheh-BAH or shih-BAH

Definition

Seven

Meaning

seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

Usage

The Hebrew word "sheba" or "shibah" is primarily used to denote the number seven. It is a significant number in the Bible, often symbolizing completeness, perfection, and divine order. The number seven appears frequently in various contexts, including creation, rituals, and prophetic visions.

Bible references

Genesis 4:24;Genesis 5:7;Genesis 5:25;Genesis 5:26;Genesis 5:31;Genesis 5:31;Genesis 7:2;Genesis 7:2;Genesis 7:3;Genesis 7:3;Genesis 7:4;Genesis 7:10;Genesis 7:11;Genesis 8:4;Genesis 8:10;Genesis 8:12;Genesis 8:14;Genesis 11:21;Genesis 21:28;Genesis 21:29;Genesis 21:30;Genesis 23:1;Genesis 25:17;Genesis 29:18;Genesis 29:20