Lexical Definition
שַׁבְּתַי Shabbᵉthay (shab-beth-ah'-ee) Shabbethai N:N-M-P
from שַׁבָּת; restful
Shabbethai.
- § Shabbethai = "sabbatical"
- Shabbethai, the name of three Israelites
1) a Levite in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שַׁבְּתַ֣י | Shabbethai | Neh.8.7 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.7
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שַׁבְּתַי proper name Levite: — Ezra 10:15; Neh 8:7; Neh 11:16 Σαβ(β)αθαι, etc.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 10:15 |
| Nehemiah | 8:7 · 11:16 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Levite who helped explain the Law to the people
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Shabbethai, a Levite, assisted in explaining the Law to the people during the public reading led by Ezra.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.7;
- only referred to as Shabbethai שַׁבְּתַי.
Shabbethai, mentioned in Nehemiah 8:7, was a Levite who played a role in the public reading and explanation of the Law during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem, the people gathered in the square before the Water Gate, and Ezra the scribe read aloud from the Book of the Law of Moses. Shabbethai, along with several other Levites, helped to explain the Law to the people, making its meaning clear and providing instruction. This event marked a significant moment of spiritual renewal and recommitment to God's commandments among the returned exiles. Shabbethai's involvement highlights the important role of the Levites in teaching and interpreting the Law for the people.
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