Bible Dictionary
Sebat
Sebat was the eleventh month of the Hebrew year, corresponding roughly to February and part of March. It is mentioned in the date of Zechariah’s vision.
Definition
Sebat was the eleventh month of the Hebrew year, extending approximately from the new moon of February to the new moon of March.
Biblical Usage
Sebat is mentioned as the month in which Zechariah received the vision recorded in his prophecy.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the Assyrian word sabatu, meaning “storm.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The eleventh month of the Hebrew year, extending from the new moon of February to that of March (Zech. 1:7). Assyrian sabatu, “storm.” (See MONTH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a rod). [Month]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>se-bat', se'-bat (Zec 1:7).</p><p>See SHEBAT.</p>