Strong's H7663 · Hebrew
שָׂבַר
sâbar · /saw-bar'/
Definition
to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
KJV: hope, tarry, view, wait.
Root / derivation: erroneously שָׁבַר; (Nehemiah 2:13,15), a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׂבַר across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Nehemiah2 verses
And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
Nehemiah 2:15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so returned.
Psalms3 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7663 (sâbar) mean?
to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
How many times does H7663 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7663 (שָׂבַר) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hoped.”
How is sâbar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7663 is rendered as “hoped” (2×), “viewed” (2×), “wait” (2×), “hope” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שָׂבַר come from?
erroneously שָׁבַר; (Nehemiah 2:13,15), a primitive root;