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סָבַל H5445
H5445 is the Hebrew word סָבַל, transliterated çâbal and said saw-bal'. The King James Version most often renders it bear.
What it means
to carry (literally or figuratively), or (reflexively) be burdensome; specifically, to be gravid.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bear, be a burden, carry, strong to labour.
Verses using סָבַל
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 49:15 · KJV
And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.
Psalm 144:14 · KJV
That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
Ecclesiastes 12:5 · KJV
Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
Isaiah 46:4 · KJV
And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Isaiah 46:7 · KJV
They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
Isaiah 53:4 · KJV
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
Isaiah 53:11 · KJV
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
Lamentations 5:7 · KJV
Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5445 mean?
H5445 is the Hebrew word סָבַל (çâbal), meaning to carry (literally or figuratively), or (reflexively) be burdensome; specifically, to be gravid.
How is H5445 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bear (2 times), carry (2 times), strong to labour (1 time), burden (1 time), even i will carry (1 time), among others.
How many times does H5445 appear in the Bible?
סָבַל (çâbal) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5445 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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