Sheba
Americannoun
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Queen of, the queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom. 1 Kings 10:1–13.
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Biblical name of Saba.
noun
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Also called: Saba. the ancient kingdom of the Sabeans: a rich trading nation dealing in gold, spices, and precious stones (I Kings 10)
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the region inhabited by this nation, located in the SW corner of the Arabian peninsula: modern Yemen
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sheba
From Late Latin Saba, from Greek Sabá, from Hebrew Shəbhā, a geographic and ethnic name of uncertain meaning
Example Sentences
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"We must not go without consulting Sheba."
From Literature
"Sheba is old, Bronden, but she is not mad," said Marlie firmly.
From Literature
"As anyone who has been cured of illness by her remedies will tell you, Sheba knows more than herbs and spells. She understands the Mountain as you and I never will. Sheba knows the way up the Mountain. The secret way she was taught by the Wise Woman before her. We must ask Sheba to help us."
From Literature
Many did not trust the Wise Woman, Sheba.
From Literature
But they were afraid of Sheba and called her not Wise Woman but Witch.
From Literature
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