Strong's Lexicon shabats: To weave, to interlace Original Word: שָׁבַץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent in terms of weaving or interlacing might be found in terms like "ὑφαίνω" (huphainō), which also means to weave. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shabats" primarily means to weave or interlace, often used in the context of creating intricate patterns or designs. This term is associated with craftsmanship and artistry, particularly in the context of constructing sacred garments or items for worship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, weaving was a significant craft, essential for creating textiles used in daily life and religious practices. The skill of weaving was highly valued, especially in the construction of the Tabernacle and the garments of the priests, where intricate designs and patterns were required. The use of "shabats" in the context of sacred craftsmanship underscores the importance of beauty and precision in worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition probably to weave in checker (or plaited) work NASB Translation set (2), weave the of checkered (1), work (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁבַץ] verb Pi`el probably weave in chequer or plaited work (Late Hebrew שָׁבַץ ornament a vessel with a pattern; Syriac (Lexicons)  immiscuit,  commixtio: see also LagBN 143); — Pi`el Perfect2masculine singular וְשִׁבַּצְתָּ֫ Exodus 28:39 (P), and thou shalt chequer (or plait) the tunic (in) byssus. Pu`al Participle masculine plural מְשֻׁבָּצִים זָהָב Exodus 28:20 (P), inwoven (i.e. set in a chequered or plaited mounting) with gold (-thread) shall they be (of gems). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance embroider, set A primitive root; to interweave (colored) threads in squares; by implication (of reticulation) to inchase gems in gold -- embroider, set. Forms and Transliterations וְשִׁבַּצְתָּ֙ ושבצת מְשֻׁבָּצִ֥ים משבצים mə·šub·bā·ṣîm meshubbaTzim məšubbāṣîm veshibbatzTa wə·šib·baṣ·tā wəšibbaṣtāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:20 HEB: וְשֹׁ֖הַם וְיָשְׁפֵ֑ה מְשֻׁבָּצִ֥ים זָהָ֛ב יִהְי֖וּ NAS: and a jasper; they shall be set in gold KJV: and a jasper: they shall be set in gold INT: and an onyx jasper shall be set gold become Exodus 28:39 2 Occurrences |
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