Original Word: סִבְכַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Cibbkay
Pronunciation: sib-beh-KAI
Phonetic Spelling: (sib-bek-ah'-ee)
Definition: Sibbekai
Meaning: Sibbecai

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָבַךְ (sabak), meaning "to entwine" or "to interweave."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Sibbekay, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of a mighty warrior can be related to Greek terms like "dunamis" (1411) for power or strength.

Usage: Sibbekay is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "weaver" or "entwined." It is used to refer to one of King David's mighty warriors, known as one of the "Thirty" or "Three" in some accounts. His name signifies strength and skill, akin to the intertwining threads of a strong fabric.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role. Sibbekay, as one of David's elite warriors, would have been a person of notable valor and skill. The mighty men of David were a group of exceptional fighters who played crucial roles in establishing and defending the kingdom of Israel during David's reign. Their exploits are celebrated in the biblical narrative, highlighting their loyalty and bravery.

Word Origin
from sabak
Definition
one of David's captains
NASB Translation
Sibbecai (4).

סִבְּכַי proper name, masculine a captain of David; ᵐ5 Σοβοχαι, etc.; 2 Samuel 21:18 = 1 Chronicles 20:4; 1 Chronicles 11:29 + "" 2 Samuel 23:27 where read ׳ס for ᵑ0 מְבֻנַּי Th We Dr Klo Bu Kit Löhr compare HPS (B ἐκ τῶν υιὧν, but ᵐ5^L Σαβενι); also 1 Chronicles 27:11.

Sibbecai, Sibbechai

From cabak; copse-like; Sibbecai, an Israelite -- Sibbecai, Sibbechai.

see HEBREW cabak

סִבְּכַ֣י סִבְּכַ֥י סִבְּכַי֙ סבכי sib·bə·ḵay sibbeChai sibbəḵayInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts