שֶׁ֫בֶר (she.ver)
she.ver
Sheber
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Sheber appears only once in Scripture, recorded in the genealogy of Judah at 1 Chronicles 2:48. He is identified as a son of Caleb and his concubine Maacah, placing him within the prominent family line of Hezron during the period leading up to and including the wilderness journey.
Linguistically, the name derives from a root meaning "breaking" or "shattering." While this etymology is straightforward, its application here is unique. In biblical naming conventions, such terms often carried prophetic weight or described a circumstance of birth; in Sheber’s case, it stands as a rare instance where a verb related to fracture becomes a personal identifier for a specific ancestor.
This single occurrence highlights the meticulous nature of the Chronicler’s work, preserving names that might otherwise be lost. The presence of Sheber alongside his half-brothers like Hur and Achsah underscores the complex family structures within the tribe of Judah, reminding readers that the lineage of David included many figures whose individual stories are known only through these brief genealogical records.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sheber, meaning 'breaking' or 'shattering,' appears in a single genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 2:48. It marks the birth of a son to Caleb’s concubine Maacah. While the word itself suggests fracture, its use here is simply a personal identifier within the lineage of Judah.
Seeing this name reminds us that God’s plan includes every individual, even those mentioned only in passing. The Chronicler preserved these names with care, showing that no ancestor is forgotten in the broader story of Israel. It highlights the depth and complexity of the family lines that led to King David.
This brief mention invites reflection on how God works through ordinary people and complex family structures. Each name in Scripture contributes to the larger tapestry of redemption, pointing toward the fulfillment of God’s promises through the tribe of Judah.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sheber1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שֶׁ֖בֶר1×