שַׁבָּת
Intermission , i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
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What does שַׁבָּת (shabbat) mean in the Bible?
שַׁבָּת (shabbat) is a Hebrew word meaning "intermission , i.e (specifically) the Sabbath". intermission, i. Sabbath observance embodies covenant trust and obedience to God’s appointed rhythms. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Faith.
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Meaning
Cessation from work as divinely mandated rest; foundational to covenantal rhythm and Israel's liturgical calendar
intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath BDB: Sabbath Usage: ( every) sabbath.
Why This Word Matters
Sabbath observance embodies covenant trust and obedience to God’s appointed rhythms. Nehemiah 13:15-22
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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Cross-Language Connections
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