שִׂיב (sîyb) — Grayheaded

Hebrew word study: שִׂיב (sîyb), Strong's H7867. properly, to become aged, i.e. (by implication) to grow gray

HebrewStrong's H7867
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שִׂיב (sîyb)
Pronounced: seeb

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to become aged, i.e. (by implication) to grow gray

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: (be) grayheaded.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7867 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 12:2 and last appears in Job 15:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and I am gray haired ×1the gray haired ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וָשַׂבְתִּי ×1שָׂב ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Samuel ×1Job ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H7868 שִׂיב (sîyb), H7869 שֵׂיב (sêyb).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does sîyb (H7867) mean?

Properly, to become aged, i.e. (by implication) to grow gray.

How is H7867 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7867 as: (be) grayheaded..

How often does שִׂיב (sîyb) appear?

Strong's H7867 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 12:2 and last appears in Job 15:10.