7664. seber
Strong's Lexicon
seber: Hope, expectation

Original Word: שֵׂבֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: seber
Pronunciation: SEH-ber
Phonetic Spelling: (say'-ber)
Definition: Hope, expectation
Meaning: expectation

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂבַר (sabar), which means "to hope" or "to wait expectantly."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of hope is ἐλπίς (elpis), Strong's Greek #1680, which also denotes expectation and trust, particularly in the New Testament context.

Usage: The Hebrew word "seber" primarily conveys a sense of hope or expectation. It is used in the context of looking forward to something with anticipation, often with a sense of trust or confidence in a positive outcome. This term is closely related to the idea of waiting patiently for God's promises or deliverance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, hope was not merely a passive wish but an active trust in God's faithfulness and promises. The concept of "seber" reflects a deep-seated belief in the reliability of God's word and His covenant with His people. This hope was often expressed in times of distress or uncertainty, serving as a source of strength and encouragement.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sabar
Definition
a hope
NASB Translation
hope (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שֵׂ֫בֶר] noun masculine hope; — suffix שִׂבְרִי Psalm 119:116, ׳שִׂבְרוֺ עַליֿ Psalm 146:5.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hope

From sabar; expectation -- hope.

see HEBREW sabar

Forms and Transliterations
ברו מִשִּׂבְרִֽי׃ משברי׃ שִׂ֝בְר֗וֹ ḇə·rōw ḇərōw miś·śiḇ·rî miśśiḇrî missivRi veRo
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 119:116
HEB: וְאַל־ תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗נִי מִשִּׂבְרִֽי׃
NAS: And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
KJV: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
INT: not me be ashamed of my hope

Psalm 146:5
HEB: יַעֲקֹ֣ב בְּעֶזְר֑וֹ שִׂ֝בְר֗וֹ עַל־ יְהוָ֥ה
NAS: of Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD
KJV: for his help, whose hope [is] in the LORD
INT: of Jacob help hope is in the LORD

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7664
2 Occurrences


miś·śiḇ·rî — 1 Occ.
ḇə·rōw — 1 Occ.















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