סְבַל
𐤎𐤁𐤋
çᵉbal
H5446 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To set up or erect (a structure), with a sense of establishing or putting firmly in place. In contexts where the word is used, it specifically denotes the action of constructing, raising, or installing something to stand upright and be stable, especially architectural elements or foundational components.
Semantic Range
to erect, to set up (especially a foundational or structural element), to construct, to firmly establish
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root סבל, which in both Hebrew and Aramaic generally means 'to bear, carry, support (a load).' The form סְבַל here is Aramaic and reflects a causative nuance, extending from the idea of bearing a burden to putting something in place so that it can carry weight or stand steadily. The Hebrew equivalent סָבַל (saval) means 'to bear' or 'to carry.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
סְבַל occurs in Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, notably in Ezra 6:3, referencing actions related to the construction of the temple. The term is used in a technical sense for erection or establishment of large structures and is not employed for everyday setting up or simply placing an object. Its usage is limited to prose describing building activity or similar tasks. The root is primarily known in the context of 'bearing' and 'supporting,' and this Aramaic form shows a semantic development into the sphere of construction. English translations such as 'to lay strong' or 'set up' capture the basic intent but may lose the technical precision of constructing a load-bearing or essential part of a building. Later usage in Targumic and Rabbinic Aramaic continues the association with construction and weight-bearing tasks.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to סָבַל; to erect; strongly laid.
Bantu Hebrew
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סבל (s-b-l) — to bear, carry, support
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H5445 | סָבַל | I will bear |
| H5447 | סֵבֶל | in the burden |
| H5448 | סֹבֶל | his burden-load |
| H5449 | סַבָּל | the load-bearer |
| H5450 | סְבָלָה | in their carried-loads |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5446-01 |
מְסֽוֹבְלִ֑ין | mesovelin | AVssmpa |
be laid | being set-up ones | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5446-01 |
Ezra 6:3 | מְסֽוֹבְלִ֑ין | mesovelin | AVssmpa |
be laid | being set-up ones |