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שָׁבַץ H7660
H7660 is the Hebrew word שָׁבַץ, transliterated shâbats and said shaw-bats'. The King James Version most often renders it set.
What it means
to interweave (colored) threads in squares; by implication (of reticulation) to inchase gems in gold.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: embroider, set.
Verses using שָׁבַץ
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 28:20 · KJV
And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.
Exodus 28:39 · KJV
And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7660 mean?
H7660 is the Hebrew word שָׁבַץ (shâbats), meaning to interweave (colored) threads in squares; by implication (of reticulation) to inchase gems in gold.
How is H7660 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it set (1 time), embroider (1 time).
How many times does H7660 appear in the Bible?
שָׁבַץ (shâbats) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7660 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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