Shebeth — H7674

Definition

feminine noun

rest, interruption, cessation

1. cessation, a sitting still
1. meaning dubious

Usually translated as

cease, sit still, loss of time

Origin

from H7673

• Derived from Shâbath (H7673)

Occurrences

Shebeth occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (1), Proverbs (1), Isaiah (1)

• Exodus 21:19 — If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time (שִׁבְתּ֛וֹ), and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.
• Proverbs 20:3 — It is an honour for a man to cease (שֶׁ֣בֶת) from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
• Isaiah 30:7 — For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still (שָֽׁבֶת).