Strong's Lexicon Shobab: Shobab Original Word: שׁוֹבָב Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to turn back" or "to return." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Shobab, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of "turning back" or "rebellion" can be related to Greek words like ἀποστασία (apostasia, Strong's Greek 646), meaning "rebellion" or "apostasy." Usage: The name "Shobab" is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name. It is often understood to mean "rebellious" or "backsliding," reflecting the root idea of turning away or returning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given with significant meanings, reflecting either the circumstances of birth, a prophetic insight, or a desired characteristic. The name Shobab, with its connotations of rebellion or turning back, might have been indicative of a personality trait or a significant event in the life of the individual or family. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shub Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Shobab (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שׁוֺבָב proper name, masculine Σωβαβ, etc.: 1 son of David 2 Samuel 5:14 = 1 Chronicles 14:4; 1 Chronicles 3:5. 2 son of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shobab The same as showbab; rebellious; Shobab, the name of two Israelites -- Shobab. see HEBREW showbab Forms and Transliterations וְשׁוֹבָ֔ב וְשׁוֹבָ֖ב וְשׁוֹבָ֞ב ושובב veshoVav wə·šō·w·ḇāḇ wəšōwḇāḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 5:14 HEB: בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם שַׁמּ֣וּעַ וְשׁוֹבָ֔ב וְנָתָ֖ן וּשְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ NAS: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, KJV: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, INT: Jerusalem Shammua Shobab Nathan Solomon 1 Chronicles 2:18 1 Chronicles 3:5 1 Chronicles 14:4 4 Occurrences |