◄ 7738. shavah ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon shavah: To level, equalize, resemble, compare, make plain Original Word: שָׁוָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: shavah Pronunciation: sha-vah' Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-vaw') Definition: To level, equalize, resemble, compare, make plain Meaning: to destroy Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2470 ἴσος (isos) – meaning equal or equivalent - G1503 εἰκάζω (eikazo) – meaning to liken or compare Usage: The Hebrew verb "shavah" primarily conveys the idea of making something equal or level. It can refer to the act of comparing or likening one thing to another, as well as the process of making something plain or straightforward. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often implies a sense of balance or equality, whether in physical, moral, or spiritual terms. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of equality and balance was significant, both in societal structures and in spiritual teachings. The idea of leveling or making things equal could be applied to justice, where fairness and equity were highly valued. The use of "shavah" in the Hebrew Bible reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the importance of balance and fairness in human relationships and in one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see teshuah. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance substance A primitive root; to destroy -- X substance (from the margin). Forms and Transliterations תּוּשִׁיָּֽה׃ תושיה׃ tū·šî·yāh tushiYah tūšîyāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 30:22 HEB: [תְּשֻׁוֶּה כ] (תּוּשִׁיָּֽה׃ ק) INT: to ride dissolve substance 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7738 1 Occurrence tū·šî·yāh — 1 Occ.