Strong’s H7673

שָׁבַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shabath

Pronunciation

shah-BAHTH

Definition

To cease, to rest, to desist

Meaning

to repose, desist from exertion

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shabath" primarily means to cease or desist from work, to rest. It is most commonly associated with the Sabbath, a day of rest instituted by God. The term implies a cessation of activity, often for the purpose of rest or reflection. In the biblical context, it is used to describe God's rest after creation and the commanded rest for the Israelites on the seventh day.

Bible references

Genesis 2:2;Genesis 2:3;Genesis 8:22;Exodus 5:5;Exodus 12:15;Exodus 16:30;Exodus 23:12;Exodus 31:17;Exodus 34:21;Exodus 34:21;Leviticus 2:13;Leviticus 23:32;Leviticus 25:2;Leviticus 26:6;Leviticus 26:34;Leviticus 26:35;Leviticus 26:35;Deuteronomy 32:26;Joshua 5:12;Joshua 22:25;Ruth 4:14;2 Kings 23:5;2 Kings 23:11;2 Chronicles 16:5;2 Chronicles 36:21