Strong's H7726 · Hebrew
שׁוֹבָב
shôwbâb · /sho-bawb'/
Definition
apostate, i.e. idolatrous
KJV: backsliding, frowardly, turn away (from margin).
Root / derivation: from H7725 (שׁוּב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שׁוֹבָב across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jeremiah2 verses
Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:
Jeremiah 3:22Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7726 (shôwbâb) mean?
apostate, i.e. idolatrous
How many times does H7726 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7726 (שׁוֹבָב) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “backsliding.”
How is shôwbâb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7726 is rendered as “backsliding” (2×), “frowardly” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שׁוֹבָב come from?
from H7725 (שׁוּב);