Strong's Lexicon Sibbekay: Sibbekai Original Word: סִבְּכַי Word Origin: Derived from the root סָבַךְ (sabak), meaning "to entwine" or "to interweave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Sibbekay, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of a mighty warrior can be related to Greek terms like "dunamis" (1411) for power or strength. Usage: Sibbekay is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "weaver" or "entwined." It is used to refer to one of King David's mighty warriors, known as one of the "Thirty" or "Three" in some accounts. His name signifies strength and skill, akin to the intertwining threads of a strong fabric. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role. Sibbekay, as one of David's elite warriors, would have been a person of notable valor and skill. The mighty men of David were a group of exceptional fighters who played crucial roles in establishing and defending the kingdom of Israel during David's reign. Their exploits are celebrated in the biblical narrative, highlighting their loyalty and bravery. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sabak Definition one of David's captains NASB Translation Sibbecai (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs סִבְּכַי proper name, masculine a captain of David; ᵐ5 Σοβοχαι, etc.; 2 Samuel 21:18 = 1 Chronicles 20:4; 1 Chronicles 11:29 + "" 2 Samuel 23:27 where read ׳ס for ᵑ0 מְבֻנַּי Th We Dr Klo Bu Kit Löhr compare HPS (B ἐκ τῶν υιὧν, but ᵐ5L Σαβενι); also 1 Chronicles 27:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sibbecai, Sibbechai From cabak; copse-like; Sibbecai, an Israelite -- Sibbecai, Sibbechai. see HEBREW cabak Forms and Transliterations סִבְּכַ֣י סִבְּכַ֥י סִבְּכַי֙ סבכי sib·bə·ḵay sibbeChai sibbəḵayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 21:18 HEB: אָ֣ז הִכָּ֗ה סִבְּכַי֙ הַחֻ֣שָׁתִ֔י אֶת־ NAS: then Sibbecai the Hushathite KJV: at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite INT: then struck Sibbecai the Hushathite Saph 1 Chronicles 11:29 1 Chronicles 20:4 1 Chronicles 27:11 4 Occurrences |