סְֽבִיבוֹתַ֗/י
𐤎𐤁𐤉𐤁𐤅𐤕/𐤉
çâbîyb
around me
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.
Psalms 27:6 · Word #6
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 HNcbpc/Sp1cs
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 | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | around me |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5439-12
my surroundings
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; plural construct form of סָבִיב/סְבִיבָה with 1st person singular pronominal suffix (“my”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural construct form with a 1st person singular suffix denotes the surrounding areas belonging to or encircling the speaker. "My surroundings" preserves both the plural sense and the root idea of encirclement inherent in סוב. |
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