Strong's H7618 · Hebrew
שְׁבוּ
shᵉbûw · /sheb-oo'/
Definition
a gem (from its sparkle), probably the agate
KJV: agate.
Root / derivation: from an unused root (probably identical with that of H7617 (שָׁבָה) through the idea of subdivision into flashes or streamers (compare H7632 (שָׁבִיב)) meaning to flame;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שְׁבוּ across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7618 (shᵉbûw) mean?
a gem (from its sparkle), probably the agate
How many times does H7618 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7618 (שְׁבוּ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “agate.”
How is shᵉbûw translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7618 is rendered as “agate” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word שְׁבוּ come from?
from an unused root (probably identical with that of H7617 (שָׁבָה) through the idea of subdivision into flashes or streamers (compare H7632 (שָׁבִיב)) meaning to flame;