Strong's Lexicon shebib: Flame, Spark Original Word: שְׂבִיב Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁבַב (shavav), meaning "to flame" or "to burn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of flame or fire is πυρός (pyros), Strong's Greek #4442, which also conveys the idea of fire, both literal and metaphorical. Usage: The Hebrew word "shebib" refers to a flame or spark, often used metaphorically to describe something that is fleeting, intense, or consuming. It captures the idea of a small but potent element that can ignite or illuminate. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fire was a powerful symbol of God's presence, judgment, and purification. Flames and sparks were often used in biblical literature to convey the intensity of divine action or the fleeting nature of human life. Fire was central to sacrificial rituals and was seen as a means of communication with God, as well as a tool for refining and purifying. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shabib Definition a flame NASB Translation ablaze with flames (1), flame (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁבִיב] noun [masculine] flame; — emphatic שְׁבִיבָא דִּי נוּרָא Daniel 3:22; plural absolute שְׁבִבִין דִּי נוּר Daniel 7:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flame (Aramaic) corresponding to shabiyb -- flame. see HEBREW shabiyb Forms and Transliterations שְׁבִיבִ֣ין שְׁבִיבָ֖א שביבא שביבין šə·ḇî·ḇā šə·ḇî·ḇîn šəḇîḇā šəḇîḇîn sheviVa sheviVinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:22 HEB: קַטִּ֣ל הִמּ֔וֹן שְׁבִיבָ֖א דִּ֥י נוּרָֽא׃ NAS: hot, the flame of the fire KJV: hot, the flame of the fire INT: slew them the flame who of the fire Daniel 7:9 2 Occurrences |
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