How Do You Spell SHEBNA?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɛbnə] (IPA)

The spelling of "Shebna" is derived from the Hebrew language and can be pronounced in IPA phonetic transcription as ʃɛbnə. The first sound, ʃ, is the voiceless postalveolar fricative (like the "sh" in "shoe"). The second sound, ɛ, is the open-mid front unrounded vowel. The third sound, b, is the voiced bilabial stop (like the "b" in "baby"). The fourth sound, n, is the voiced alveolar nasal. The final sound, ə, is the mid-central vowel known as schwa.

SHEBNA Meaning and Definition

1. Shebna is a name of Semitic origin, primarily found in biblical texts. In the Hebrew Bible, Shebna is mentioned in the books of Isaiah and 2 Kings, and is believed to have been a high-ranking official or an important figure during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. The name "Shebna" is thought to derive from the Hebrew word meaning "growth" or "sprout," suggesting a person who was influential or flourishing.

   The character of Shebna is primarily described as a steward or secretary in the royal court. However, he is also depicted as having a significant degree of wealth and influence, with a lofty position within the administration. Despite his high status, Shebna is condemned and criticized by the prophet Isaiah for his pride and arrogance. Isaiah prophesies that Shebna would be demoted from his position and replaced by another individual named Eliakim, who would be more faithful and dutiful.

   In the wider context, Shebna represents a symbol of worldly power and hubris, and his downfall serves as a warning against vanity and the abuse of authority. The story of Shebna thus highlights important moral lessons about the consequences of greed and self-importance, and the importance of humility and righteousness in positions of authority.

Common Misspellings for SHEBNA

• ahebna
• zhebna
• xhebna
• dhebna
• ehebna
• whebna
• sgebna
• sbebna
• snebna
• sjebna
• suebna
• syebna
• shwbna
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• shdbna
• shrbna
• sh4bna
• sh3bna
• shevna
• shehna