### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **sâbêaʻ**, represented by `{{H7649}}`, means to be **satiated** or **full**. It appears 10 times in 10 unique verses and can be used in both a pleasant and a disagreeable sense. The word describes a state of being completely filled, whether with a long life, God's favor, or with trouble and confusion.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H7649}}` is frequently used to describe a long and complete life. The patriarchs Abraham and Isaac are both described as dying "old and **full** of days" ([[Genesis 25:8]], [[Genesis 35:29]]), a description also applied to Job and David ([[Job 42:17]], [[1 Chronicles 29:28]]). In a spiritual context, Naphtali is blessed to be "**satisfied** with favour" [[Deuteronomy 33:23]], and the one who fears the Lord "shall abide **satisfied**" [[Proverbs 19:23]]. Conversely, the term can carry a negative weight, as when Job states that man is "**full** of trouble" [[Job 14:1]] or that he himself is "**full** of confusion" [[Job 10:15]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help clarify the dual nature of being "full":
* `{{H7457}}` **râʻêb** (hungry): This word serves as a direct contrast to being full. The reversal of fortune is highlighted when "they that were **full** have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were **hungry** ceased" [[1 Samuel 2:5]].
* `{{H2205}}` **zâqên** (old): This term is consistently linked with a life of fullness. Abraham died as "an **old man**, and full of years" [[Genesis 25:8]], connecting the state of being full to a long, complete life.
* `{{H7522}}` **râtsôwn** (favour): This points to the source of positive satisfaction. In a blessing, Naphtali is described as "**satisfied** with **favour**," linking his fullness directly to God's good pleasure [[Deuteronomy 33:23]].
* `{{H1293}}` **Bᵉrâkâh** (blessing): Similar to favour, this term defines the substance of positive satiation. The tribe of Naphtali is not only satisfied with favor but also "full with the **blessing** of the LORD" [[Deuteronomy 33:23]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H7649}}` is seen in its contrasting applications.
* **A Complete Life:** The description of righteous figures like Abraham, David, and Job dying "full of days" frames a long life as a state of completion and blessing, often accompanied by `riches` and `honour` [[1 Chronicles 29:28]].
* **The Source of Satisfaction:** Scripture distinguishes between different kinds of fullness. True satisfaction comes from the `fear of the LORD` [[Proverbs 19:23]] and His `favour` [[Deuteronomy 33:23]]. In contrast, one can also be `full` of negative things like `trouble` or `confusion`, showing that the substance of the fullness is what matters ([[Job 14:1]], [[Job 10:15]]).
* **The Danger of Complacency:** The state of being full can lead to pride. The proverb that "the **full** soul loatheth an honeycomb" [[Proverbs 27:7]] serves as a caution, while the song of Hannah illustrates that God can humble those who are `full` and elevate the `hungry` [[1 Samuel 2:5]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H7649}}` is a dynamic term that communicates more than simple fullness. It captures a spectrum from a blessed, complete life to a state of being overwhelmed by suffering. It serves as a powerful reminder that while one can be full of many things, only a life filled with the `fear` and `blessing` of the Lord is truly satisfied.
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