To sit down, to be seated

H3427
Hebrew
UBS
יָשַׁב
yâshabyaw-shab'
Verb

Definition

= action by which humans assume a sitting position in a certain location and remain in that position for some time; ≈ sometimes associated with a certain status, role, or common activity

Semantic Domains

Space
Stance
Control
Dwell
Associate
Endure

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

(make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry

Occurrences978
Frequency Rank#23

Verse Usage

This word appears 978 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.