Strong's Lexicon shobeb: Backsliding, rebellious Original Word: שׁוֹבֵב Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to turn back" or "to return." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shobeb," the concept of backsliding or turning away can be related to Greek terms such as ἀποστασία (apostasia, Strong's Greek 646), meaning "apostasy" or "falling away." Usage: The term "shobeb" is used to describe a state of turning away or backsliding, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of rebellion or a return to previous sinful behaviors after a period of faithfulness or repentance. This word is typically used in the context of Israel's relationship with God, highlighting their tendency to stray from His commandments and covenant. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of covenant was central to the relationship between God and His people, Israel. The covenant required faithfulness and obedience to God's laws. However, the history of Israel is marked by periods of faithfulness followed by rebellion and backsliding. Prophets often used terms like "shobeb" to call the people to repentance and to warn them of the consequences of their unfaithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shub Definition turning back, apostate NASB Translation apostate (1), backsliding (1), faithless (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שׁוֺבֵב adjective backturning, apostate (perhaps for ׳מְשׁוֺ, see I. שׁוֺבָב); — as substantive, ׳לְשׁו Micah 2:4 (but read probably שׁוֺבֵינוּ our captors); feminine הַבַּת הַשּׁוֺבֵבָה Jeremiah 31:22 (of Israel), Jeremiah 49:4 (of Ammon). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance backsliding From shuwb; apostate, i.e. Heathenish or (actually) heathen -- backsliding. see HEBREW shuwb Forms and Transliterations הַשּֽׁוֹבֵבָ֑ה השובבה לְשׁוֹבֵ֥ב לשובב haš·šō·w·ḇê·ḇāh hashshoeVah haššōwḇêḇāh lə·šō·w·ḇêḇ leshoVev ləšōwḇêḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 31:22 HEB: תִּתְחַמָּקִ֔ין הַבַּ֖ת הַשּֽׁוֹבֵבָ֑ה כִּֽי־ בָרָ֨א NAS: will you go here and there, O faithless daughter? KJV: How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? INT: go first faithless for has created Jeremiah 49:4 Micah 2:4 3 Occurrences |
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