Overview
The Bible addresses sabeans across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Job and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Resignation, Church (2), God and Seba.
Key Bible verses about sabeans
Old Testament
Isaiah
For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sabeans for yourself
- Begin with Job 1:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Isaiah, Job and Ezekiel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Resignation, Church (2), God and Seba.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sabeans?
The Bible addresses sabeans across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Job and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Resignation, Church (2), God and Seba.
How many Bible verses are about sabeans?
The Bible references sabeans in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sabeans?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 1:15: “And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.”
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