Genesis 26:33

Shibah This word, denoting "oath-taking" or "swearing," is here given as the explanation of the name "Beer-sheba." For another tradition as to the origin of the name, see Genesis 21:31. The narrative there is from E; the narrative here from J. Shebûah, of which shib-ahis a rare variety, is an "oath"; sheba-is "seven." Aquila and Symmachus πλησμονή; Lat. abundantiam; reading sib-ah.

unto this day See note on Genesis 22:14.