Berean Strong's Lexicon sabak: To interweave, entwine, or entangle Original Word: סָבַךְ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of intertwining or entanglement can be related to Greek words like "συμπλέκω" (symplekō), meaning to entwine or interweave. Usage: The Hebrew verb "sabak" primarily means to interweave or entwine, often used in the context of physical objects being tangled or intertwined. It conveys the idea of something being intricately connected or enmeshed, whether literally or metaphorically. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, weaving and intertwining were common practices, especially in the making of textiles and baskets. The concept of being intertwined could also extend metaphorically to relationships or situations that are complex and interconnected. Understanding the cultural significance of weaving helps illuminate the metaphorical uses of "sabak" in the biblical text. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as sebakah, q.v. sabbeka Definition see NH5443. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance net From an unused root meaning to intwine; a netting (ornament to the capital of a column) -- net. Forms and Transliterations שְׂבָכִ֞ים שבכים śə·ḇā·ḵîm śəḇāḵîm sevaChimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:17 HEB: שְׂבָכִ֞ים מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה שְׂבָכָ֗ה KJV: [And] nets of checker work, INT: nets work nets 1 Occurrence |