שָׂבֵעַ
sa.va (H7646)
to satisfy
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word שָׂבֵעַ (sa.va) is defined as "to satisfy." This verb is used 97 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. At its core, "to satisfy" implies fulfilling a need or desire, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The word's semantic domain of "Emotion & Attitude" suggests that it is often used in relation to feelings and inner states. This verb can convey a sense of contentment, happiness, or relief, implying that a need or desire has been met. The range of usage for this word is broad, appearing in various genres of biblical literature, including poetry, prophecy, and narrative. The frequency and distribution of this word throughout the Bible highlight its importance in conveying the idea of fulfillment and satisfaction. By examining the contexts in which this word is used, we can gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and attitudinal nuances of the biblical authors and their understanding of human experience.
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Moses said, “Now Yahweh will give you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to satisfy you, because Yahweh hears your murmurings which you murmur against him. And who are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against Yahweh.”
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel. Speak to them, saying, ‘At evening you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am Yahweh your God.’ ”
When I break your staff of bread, ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver your bread again by weight. You shall eat, and not be satisfied.
and houses full of all good things which you didn’t fill, and cisterns dug out which you didn’t dig, vineyards and olive trees which you didn’t plant, and you shall eat and be full;
You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless Yahweh your God for the good land which he has given you.
lest, when you have eaten and are full, and have built fine houses and lived in them;
I will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.
The Levite, because he has no portion nor inheritance with you, as well as the foreigner living among you, the fatherless, and the widow who are within your gates shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that Yahweh your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.
When you have finished tithing all the tithe of your increase in the third year, which is the year of tithing, then you shall give it to the Levite, to the foreigner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, that they may eat within your gates and be filled.
For when I have brought them into the land which I swore to their fathers, flowing with milk and honey, and they have eaten and filled themselves, and grown fat, then they will turn to other gods, and serve them, and despise me, and break my covenant.
At meal time Boaz said to her, “Come here, and eat some bread, and dip your morsel in the vinegar.” She sat beside the reapers, and they passed her parched grain. She ate, was satisfied, and left some of it.
Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
But Jehoiada grew old and was full of days, and he died. He was one hundred thirty years old when he died.
Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, “Since people began to bring the offerings into Yahweh’s house, we have eaten and had enough, and have plenty left over, for Yahweh has blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.”
They took fortified cities and a rich land, and possessed houses full of all good things, cisterns dug out, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate, were filled, became fat, and delighted themselves in your great goodness.
When I lie down, I say, ‘When will I arise, and the night be gone?’ I toss and turn until the dawning of the day.
If his children are multiplied, it is for the sword. His offspring will not be satisfied with bread.
if the men of my tent have not said, ‘Who can find one who has not been filled with his meat?’
to satisfy the waste and desolate ground, to cause the tender grass to grow?
from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
The humble shall eat and be satisfied. They shall praise Yahweh who seek after him. Let your hearts live forever.
They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
They shall wander up and down for food, and wait all night if they aren’t satisfied.
My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
Blessed is the one whom you choose and cause to come near, that he may live in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.
So they ate, and were well filled. He gave them their own desire.
But he would have also fed them with the finest of the wheat. I will satisfy you with honey out of the rock.”
For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.
Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.”
who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
He waters the mountains from his rooms. The earth is filled with the fruit of your works.
Yahweh’s trees are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon, which he has planted;
You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good.
They asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of the sky.
For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good.
Have mercy on us, Yahweh, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scoffing of those who are at ease, with the contempt of the proud.
I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with bread.
You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat.
Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes.
lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man’s house.
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
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