Strong's Lexicon So: So Original Word: סוֹא Word Origin: Derived from Egyptian origin, likely related to the Egyptian king Osorkon IV. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "So" as it is a specific reference to an Egyptian king. However, the concept of foreign alliances and political intrigue can be seen in various Greek terms related to governance and diplomacy. Usage: The term "So" refers to a king of Egypt mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. He is noted for his interactions with the northern kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BCE. The name appears in the context of political alliances and military strategies. Cultural and Historical Background: During the 8th century BCE, the geopolitical landscape of the Near East was characterized by the rise and fall of empires and the shifting allegiances of smaller states. Egypt, under the rule of the 22nd and 23rd dynasties, was a significant power, though its influence was waning. King So, identified with Osorkon IV, was one of the rulers during this period. The northern kingdom of Israel, seeking to resist Assyrian domination, looked to Egypt for support, reflecting the complex diplomatic maneuvers of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition an Eg. king NASB Translation so (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סוֺא proper name, masculine (ᵐ5 Ζηγωρ, A Ζωα, ᵐ5L Αδραμελεξ τὸν Αἰθίοπα τὸν κατοικοῦντα ἔ Αἰγύπτῳ (!); JosAnt. ix. 14, 1 Ζωαν; ᵑ9 Sua; all accusative), called מֶלֶךְ מִצְרַיִם 2 Kings 17:4, with whom Hoshea had intrigue; possibly= Šab-°-ê, or Sib-°-ê mentioned by Sargon (KBii.54.1.25.26 COTon the passage) as a ruler (apparently) under Pir°u king of Muƒuri; hence SchrCOT 1.c. proposes to read סֶוֶא, and, further, identify. Šab-°-ê = סֶוֶא with Šabaku, founder of 25th (Ethiop.) dynasty, compare WiedÄg. Geschichte. 583 f.; very uncertain is Wkl's conjecture of סוא = Sib-°-ê as General of king Pir°u of Muƒri in Northern Arabic (WklMVG 1898, 3 ff.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance So, an Egyptian kingOf foreign derivation; So, an Egyptian king -- So. Forms and Transliterations ס֣וֹא סוא So sō·w sōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 17:4 HEB: מַלְאָכִים֙ אֶל־ ס֣וֹא מֶֽלֶךְ־ מִצְרַ֔יִם NAS: messengers to So king KJV: messengers to So king INT: messengers to So king of Egypt |
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