Sheba

[ shee-buh ]

noun

, Bible.

1. Queen of, the queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom. 1 Kings 10:1–13.
2. Biblical name of Saba ( def 2 ).

Sheba

¹

/ ˈʃiːbə /

noun

1. Also calledSaba the ancient kingdom of the Sabeans: a rich trading nation dealing in gold, spices, and precious stones (I Kings 10)
2. the region inhabited by this nation, located in the SW corner of the Arabian peninsula: modern Yemen

Sheba

²

/ ˈʃiːbə /

noun

1. Queen of Sheba
   Old Testament a queen of the Sabeans, who visited Solomon (I Kings 10:1–13)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sheba¹

From Late Latin Saba, from Greek Sabá, from Hebrew Shəbhā, a geographic and ethnic name of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

"The overall evidence still overwhelmingly sides with physical activity being neuroprotective," said Gardner, who is now at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

From Science Daily

Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, home to a major rehabilitation center, says it alone has treated about 60 amputees.

From Seattle Times

Both of the freed hostages have been taken to the Sheba Medical Center in central Israel, where they were said to be in a good condition.

From BBC

Both were airlifted to Sheba Hospital in central Israel and were reported to be in good medical condition.

From Seattle Times

Theater makes much of the element of catharsis, but rarely is a show purgative all the way through, as the choreopoem “Queens of Sheba” is.

From New York Times