שִׁבְעִ֣ים
𐤔𐤁𐤏𐤉𐤌
shibʻîym
seventy
The cardinal number seventy; specifically denotes a total count of seventy units, people, or years. While used primarily as a literal number, 'שִׁבְעִים' can also function symbolically in Hebrew literature to signify completeness, a large group, or a full generation.
Numbers 11:16 · Word #7
Lexicon H7657
| Lemma | שִׁבְעִים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤁𐤏𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | shibʻîym |
| Strong's | H7657 |
| Definition | The cardinal number seventy; specifically denotes a total count of seventy units, people, or years. While used primarily as a literal number, 'שִׁבְעִים' can also function symbolically in Hebrew literature to signify completeness, a large group, or a full generation. |
Morphology HAcbpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | seventy |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7657-03
seventy
| Morphological Notes | Cardinal number, masculine/feminine usage, plural form, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the masculine plural cardinal built on the base of seven, expressing ten times seven. "Seventy" preserves the numerical fullness inherent in the root שבע while accurately reflecting the plural numeric formation. |
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