Original Word: סֵבֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cebel
Pronunciation: SAY-bel
Phonetic Spelling: (say'-bel)
Definition: Burden, load, suffering
Meaning: a load

burden, charge

From cabal; a load (literally or figuratively) -- burden, charge.

see HEBREW cabal

Word Origin
from sabal
Definition
a load, burden
NASB Translation
burden (1), burdens (1), forced labor (1).

סֵ֫בֶל noun [masculine] load, burden; — absolute Nehemiah 4:11; Psalm 81:7 (enforced burden); construct id., = burdensome labour (of corvée) 1 Kings 11:28. — See also סַבָּל.

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָבַל (sabal), which means "to bear" or "to carry."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Greek Strong's Number 5413 • φόρτος (phortos): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a load or burden, similar to the Hebrew סֵבֶל (sebel). It appears in passages discussing the burdens of the law or the responsibilities borne by individuals.
• Greek Strong's Number 922 • βάρος (baros): Another Greek term related to burdens, often used metaphorically to describe the weight of sin or the heavy responsibilities one might carry.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term סֵבֶל (sebel), highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its thematic connections to the concept of burdens in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term סֵבֶל (sebel) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a physical or metaphorical burden. It often refers to the weight or responsibility that one must bear.

Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The word סֵבֶל (sebel) appears in contexts where the focus is on the concept of bearing a load or burden. It is used to describe both literal and figurative burdens, emphasizing the weight or responsibility that is carried by an individual or group.
• Example in Scripture: In Exodus 2:11, Moses observes the burdens of his people: "One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people and observed their hard labor." Here, the term is used to describe the oppressive labor imposed on the Israelites in Egypt.
• Theological Implications: The concept of a burden in the biblical context often extends beyond the physical to include spiritual and emotional weights. It reflects the human condition of bearing responsibilities and the need for divine assistance in carrying these loads.
• Cultural Context: In ancient Near Eastern societies, the imagery of carrying a burden was common, symbolizing both physical labor and the societal or familial responsibilities one might bear. The term סֵבֶל (sebel) captures this dual aspect of burden-bearing, resonating with the experiences of the original audience.

בַּסֶּ֖בֶל בסבל מִסֵּ֣בֶל מסבל סֵ֖בֶל סבל bas·se·ḇel basseḇel basSevel mis·sê·ḇel missêḇel misSevel sê·ḇel sêḇel SevelInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts