Sabie
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Sabie is a toponym listed in the genealogical records of the returned exiles in 1 Esdras 5:34, appearing in textual variants as either 'Sabi' or a distinct proper name depending on the manuscript tradition.
What is the meaning of Sabie in the Bible?
Sabie is a proper name listed in 1 Esdras 5:34 among the exiles returning from Babylon, appearing alongside Phacareth. Manuscript evidence shows variation in the name's spelling: Codex Alexandrinus and the King James Version render it as 'Sabi', while Codex Vaticanus records it as 'Sabie'.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the textual variation between 'Sabi' and 'Sabie' helps readers appreciate the complexities of ancient manuscript transmission and clarifies how scribal differences can affect the identification of specific families or communities in the post-exilic historical record.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.