הַ/סָּבִ֑יב
𐤄/𐤎𐤁𐤉𐤁
çâbîyb
the surrounding
As an adverb, סָבִיב denotes the sense of 'around,' 'on every side,' or 'in a surrounding manner.' As a substantive or spatial preposition, it refers to 'surroundings,' 'environs,' or 'perimeter.' The word can also function substantivally to describe the area encircling an object, location, or group. In military, ritual, or architectural contexts, it can refer to the circumference or boundary area, the people or objects encircling (such as 'those around'—companions, neighboring peoples), or the outer edges of a defined space. Its use may indicate either literal spatial surroundings or, in some passages, a figurative encirclement or threat.
1 Chronicles 11:8 · Word #7
Lexicon H5439
| Lemma | סָבִיב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤁𐤉𐤁 |
| Transliteration | çâbîyb |
| Strong's | H5439 |
| Definition | As an adverb, סָבִיב denotes the sense of 'around,' 'on every side,' or 'in a surrounding manner.' As a substantive or spatial preposition, it refers to 'surroundings,' 'environs,' or 'perimeter.' The word can also function substantivally to describe the area encircling an object, location, or group. In military, ritual, or architectural contexts, it can refer to the circumference or boundary area, the people or objects encircling (such as 'those around'—companions, neighboring peoples), or the outer edges of a defined space. Its use may indicate either literal spatial surroundings or, in some passages, a figurative encirclement or threat. |
Morphology HTd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the surrounding |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5439-01
the surrounding area
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; singular; absolute state; with prefixed definite article הַ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סָבִיב derives from the root meaning "to turn, encircle," and as a singular substantive with the definite article denotes the area that encircles a central point. "The surrounding area" preserves both the spatial sense and the singular absolute form. |
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