Sheva Meaning: The Hebrew Word שֶׁבַע Explained

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שֶׁבַע

sheva

Everyday Hebrew

MeaningThe number 7. This form is used when you count things that are feminine, like 'seven girls'.

HistoryThis word for the number seven is very old and comes from the Bible. In ancient times, the number seven was very special. For example, the story of creation says the world was made in seven days.

Example

I have seven daughters.

An illustration of seven plump red tomatoes with green stems in a brown woven basket on a grey stone windowsill.