Hebrew · H7651, H7620 · unreviewed

שִׁבְעָה שָׁבֻעֹת

Seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times ; by implication, a week ; by extension, an indefinite number · literally, sevened , i.e. a week (specifically, of years)

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

Words in this compound — expand to study each participant

שֶׁבַע H7651 seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times ; by implication, a week ; by extension, an indefinite number
Pronunciation šebaʿ
Seven carries sacred completeness and divine fullness; extends to indefinite multiplicity in covenantal contexts
Open lexicon entry →
שָׁבוּעַ H7620 literally, sevened , i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
Pronunciation šābûʿa
A heptad or period of seven, foundational to Jewish temporal reckoning and covenantal cycles like Jubilee.
Open lexicon entry →

What does שִׁבְעָה שָׁבֻעֹת (shiv'ah shavu'ot) mean in the Bible?

שֶׁבַע · שָׁבוּעַ is a Hebrew word meaning "a counted period of seven weeks".

Full entry for שִׁבְעָה שָׁבֻעֹת (H7651, H7620) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

a counted period of seven weeks
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Sources