I hope this provides clarity
For biblical usage, "Shabua" (שָׁבוּעַ) refers to:
1. Week (seven days)
2. Period of seven (years, etc.)
The term "Heptad" (seven) is more of a linguistic/lexicographical category, describing the semantic field of "seven"-related concepts.
In biblical usage, "Shabua" specifically appears in contexts related to:
1. Weeks (e.g.,
Genesis 29:27-28,
Leviticus 23:15-16)
2. Seven-year periods (e.g.,
Genesis 29:18-20,
Deuteronomy 15:1)
Here are some examples:
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Genesis 29:27-28: Jacob's seven-year wait.
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Leviticus 23:15-16: Counting seven weeks (Shabuot).
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Deuteronomy 15:1: Seven-year release.
While "Shabua" implies a seven-related concept, the biblical usage focuses on specific periods (weeks, years) rather than the general notion of "heptad."
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Here are the sources supporting the biblical usage and definitions of "Shabua" (שָׁבוּעַ):
*Hebrew Lexicons and Dictionaries*
1. Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (BDB), page 985.
2. Gesenius' Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon, page 744.
3. The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (HALOT), volume 4, page 1404.
*Bible Versions and Commentaries*
1. The Hebrew Bible (BHS, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia).
2. The New International Version (NIV) Study Bible.
3. The Jewish Study Bible (Oxford University Press).
*Specific Biblical References*
1.
Genesis 29:27-28 (Jacob's seven-year wait).
2.
Leviticus 23:15-16 (Counting seven weeks, Shabuot).
3.
Deuteronomy 15:1 (Seven-year release).
*Online Resources*
1. Sefaria: A digital library of Jewish texts.
2. BibleHub: A comprehensive online Bible study resource.
3. MyJewishLearning: Educational resources on Jewish history, culture, and traditions.
*Academic Journals and Books*
1. Journal of Biblical Literature (JBL).
2. Vetus Testamentum (VT).
3. "Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament" (TDOT), edited by G. Johannes Botterweck.