Strong’s H7667

שֶׁבֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sheber

Pronunciation

SHEH-ber

Definition

Break, fracture, ruin, destruction, collapse

Meaning

a fracture, ruin, a solution

Usage

The Hebrew word "sheber" primarily denotes a state of being broken or shattered, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It can refer to physical destruction, such as the breaking of objects or structures, as well as emotional or spiritual ruin, such as the breaking of a heart or spirit. In the context of the Bible, "sheber" often conveys the idea of judgment or calamity brought upon individuals or nations due to disobedience to God.

Bible references

Leviticus 21:19;Leviticus 21:19;Leviticus 24:20;Leviticus 24:20;Judges 7:15;Job 41:25;Psalm 60:2;Proverbs 15:4;Proverbs 16:18;Proverbs 17:19;Proverbs 18:12;Isaiah 1:28;Isaiah 15:5;Isaiah 30:13;Isaiah 30:14;Isaiah 30:26;Isaiah 51:19;Isaiah 59:7;Isaiah 60:18;Isaiah 65:14;Jeremiah 4:6;Jeremiah 4:20;Jeremiah 4:20;Jeremiah 6:1;Jeremiah 6:14