Lexicon sobek: Thicket, entwined growth Original Word: שׂוֹבֶךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thick boughs For cobek; a thicket, i.e. Interlaced branches -- thick boughs. see HEBREW cobek NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a network (of boughs) NASB Translation thick branches (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שׂוֺבֶךְ noun [masculine] network of boughs; — construct הָאֵלָה ׳שׂ 2 Samuel 18:9. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂבַךְ (sabak), meaning "to interweave" or "to entwine."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for שׂוֹבֶךְ in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a thicket or interlaced branches is more specific to Hebrew natural imagery. However, Greek terms related to natural formations or interwoven structures might be considered in broader thematic studies. Usage: The term שׂוֹבֶךְ appears in the context of describing a dense growth of intertwined branches or a thicket. It is used to convey the idea of something that is intricately woven or interlaced, often referring to natural formations. Context: The Hebrew word שׂוֹבֶךְ (sôbek) is used in the Old Testament to describe a thicket, a dense collection of interwoven branches. This term is illustrative of natural formations that are complex and intertwined, often providing shelter or concealment. The imagery of a thicket is used in biblical literature to convey ideas of protection, entanglement, or the natural beauty of creation. The concept of interlacing is central to the understanding of שׂוֹבֶךְ, as it emphasizes the complexity and intricacy of the natural world. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to highlight the richness and depth of the natural environment, often serving as a metaphor for spiritual truths or divine creation. Forms and Transliterations שׂוֹבֶךְ֩ שובך śō·w·ḇeḵ soeCh śōwḇeḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 18:9 HEB: הַפֶּ֡רֶד תַּ֣חַת שׂוֹבֶךְ֩ הָאֵלָ֨ה הַגְּדוֹלָ֜ה NAS: under the thick branches of a great KJV: went under the thick boughs of a great INT: and the mule under the thick oak of a great 1 Occurrence |
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