Strong’s H7725

שׁוּב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shuwb

Pronunciation

shōōb

Definition

Return, turn back, restore, repent

Meaning

to turn back, in, to retreat, again

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shub" primarily means "to return" or "to turn back." It is used extensively in the Old Testament to describe physical returning, such as returning to a place or person, as well as metaphorical returning, such as turning back to God or repenting from sin. The term is also used in the context of restoration, indicating a return to a previous state or condition.

Bible references

Genesis 3:19;Genesis 3:19;Genesis 8:3;Genesis 8:3;Genesis 8:7;Genesis 8:9;Genesis 8:12;Genesis 14:7;Genesis 14:16;Genesis 14:16;Genesis 14:17;Genesis 15:16;Genesis 16:9;Genesis 18:10;Genesis 18:10;Genesis 18:14;Genesis 18:33;Genesis 20:7;Genesis 20:7;Genesis 20:14;Genesis 21:32;Genesis 22:5;Genesis 22:19;Genesis 24:5;Genesis 24:5