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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Sebat</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/sebat.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/zechariah/1-7.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/sebat.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Sebat</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/sebastus.htm" title="Sebastus">◄</a> Sebat <a href="/topical/naves/s/sebat--the_eleventh_month_(february).htm" title="Sebat: The Eleventh Month (February)">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Sebat, also spelled Shebat, is the eleventh month of the Hebrew religious calendar and the fifth month of the civil calendar. It typically corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. The name "Sebat" is of Babylonian origin, reflecting the period of the Jewish exile and the subsequent adoption of Babylonian month names.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>Sebat is mentioned explicitly in the Old Testament in the book of Zechariah. In <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah 1:7</a> , it is recorded: "On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo." This passage marks the beginning of a series of visions given to the prophet Zechariah, which are significant for their apocalyptic and messianic themes.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The month of Sebat holds agricultural significance in the Jewish tradition. It is during this time that the sap begins to rise in the trees in the land of Israel, marking the end of winter and the beginning of the agricultural cycle. This is celebrated in the Jewish festival of Tu BiShvat, also known as the "New Year for Trees." While Tu BiShvat is not mentioned in the Bible, it has become a time for planting trees and celebrating the fruits of the land, reflecting the biblical emphasis on stewardship of creation.<br><br><b>Religious Significance:</b><br><br>In the context of Zechariah's prophecy, the month of Sebat is a time of divine revelation and encouragement for the Jewish people who had returned from exile. The visions given to Zechariah during this month are filled with promises of restoration and hope, emphasizing God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The prophetic messages delivered in Sebat serve as a reminder of God's ongoing relationship with His people and His plans for their future.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the events associated with Sebat in the book of Zechariah highlight the themes of repentance, renewal, and divine intervention. The visions encourage the people to return to the Lord and trust in His promises. The month of Sebat, therefore, can be seen as a time of spiritual reflection and renewal, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of redemption and restoration.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>Sebat, as a month in the Hebrew calendar, holds both historical and spiritual significance. Its mention in the book of Zechariah connects it to a pivotal moment in Israel's history, while its association with the agricultural cycle underscores the biblical theme of God's provision and care for His creation.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Sebat</span><p>twig; scepter; tribe<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Sebat</span><p>(<i>a rod</i>). [<a href="../m/month.htm">MONTH</a>]<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Sebat</span><p>The first month of the Jewish civil year, and the eleventh of the ecclesiastical year-from the new moon of February to that of March. See <a href="../m/month.htm">MONTH</a>. They began in this month to the years of the trees they planted, the fruits of which were esteemed impure till the fourth year, <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah 1:7</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>The eleventh month of the Hebrew year, extending from the new moon of February to that of March (<a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah 1:7</a>). Assyrian sabatu, "storm." (see <a href="../m/month.htm">MONTH</a>.) <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The eleventh month of the ancient Hebrew year, approximately corresponding with February.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SEBAT</span><p>se-bat', se'-bat (<a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah 1:7</a>).<br><br>See <a href="../s/shebat.htm">SHEBAT</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7627.htm"><span class="l">7627. Shebat -- eleventh month in the Jewish calendar</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Shebat (1). <b>Sebat</b>. Of foreign origin; Shebat, a Jewish month --<br> <b>Sebat</b>. 7626, 7627. Shebat. 7628 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7627.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_8/chapter_iithe_power_of_assyria_2.htm"><span class="l">The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal</span></a> <br><b>...</b> his servant^ to pitch his tent; he rested merely for a few moments on the bare ground,<br> indifferent to the cold and nocturnal frosts of the month of <b>Sebat</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iithe power of assyria 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_7/chapter_ithe_assyrian_revival_and.htm"><span class="l">The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe assyrian revival and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_9/chapter_ithe_iranian_conquest.htm"><span class="l">The Iranian Conquest</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe iranian conquest.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sebat.htm"><span class="l"><b>Sebat</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>SEBAT</b>. se-bat', se'-bat (Zechariah 1:7).<br> See SHEBAT. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Sebat</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sebat.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/agriculture.htm"><span class="l">Agriculture</span></a><br><b>...</b> II. UNRIPE TIME. Kisleu, latter half. Tebet. <b>Sebat</b>, former half. III. COLD SEASON.<br><b>Sebat</b>, latter half. Adar. [Veadar.] Nisan, former half. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/agriculture.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/barachiah.htm"><span class="l">Barachiah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 1:7 Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the<br> month <b>Sebat</b>, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/barachiah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/berechi'ah.htm"><span class="l">Berechi'ah (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 1:7 On the twenty and fourth day of the eleventh month, (it 'is' the month<br> of <b>Sebat</b>,) in the second year of Darius, hath a word of Jehovah been unto <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/berechi'ah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/berekiah.htm"><span class="l">Berekiah (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 1:7 On the twenty and fourth day of the eleventh month, (it 'is' the month<br> of <b>Sebat</b>,) in the second year of Darius, hath a word of Jehovah been unto <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/berekiah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sebastus.htm"><span class="l">Sebastus (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sebastus.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/secacah.htm"><span class="l">Secacah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/secacah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/twentieth.htm"><span class="l">Twentieth (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 1:7 Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the<br> month <b>Sebat</b>, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/twentieth.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zechari'ah.htm"><span class="l">Zechari'ah (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 1:7 On the twenty and fourth day of the eleventh month, (it 'is' the month<br> of <b>Sebat</b>,) in the second year of Darius, hath a word of Jehovah been unto <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zechari'ah.htm - 20k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/sebat.htm">Sebat: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Sebat (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah 1:7</a></span><br />Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month <span class="boldtext">Sebat</span>, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/sebat.htm">Sebat</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/sebat--the_eleventh_month_(february).htm">Sebat: The Eleventh Month (February)</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/agriculture.htm">Agriculture</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/barachiah.htm">Barachiah (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/berechi'ah.htm">Berechi'ah (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/berekiah.htm">Berekiah (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sebastus.htm">Sebastus (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/secacah.htm">Secacah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/twentieth.htm">Twentieth (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zechari'ah.htm">Zechari'ah (51 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/sebastus.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Sebastus"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Sebastus" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/s/sebat--the_eleventh_month_(february).htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Sebat: The Eleventh Month (February)"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Sebat: The Eleventh Month (February)" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>