Strong's Lexicon shaah: To gaze, regard, look at, pay attention Original Word: שָׁאָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shaah," the concept of looking or regarding can be found in Greek words such as "βλέπω" (blepō - G991) meaning to see or look, and "ἐπιστρέφω" (epistrephō - G1994) meaning to turn towards or pay attention. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shaah" primarily means to look at or regard with attention. It conveys the idea of turning one's focus or gaze towards something or someone, often implying a sense of consideration or respect. In the context of the Bible, it can denote God's attention or favor towards individuals or situations, as well as the act of humans directing their attention towards God or His works. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of looking or gazing was often associated with deeper meanings of understanding, acknowledgment, and respect. The concept of God "regarding" or "paying attention" to someone was significant, as it implied divine favor or intervention. Conversely, when God did not "regard" someone, it suggested disfavor or judgment. This reflects the relational nature of the Hebrew understanding of God, where His attention and regard were seen as vital to the well-being and success of individuals and the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to gaze NASB Translation gazing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [שָׁאָה] verb Hithpa`el gaze (apparently "" form of שָׁעָה, q. v.); — Participle masculine singular הָאִישׁ מִשְׁתָּאֵה לָהּ Genesis 24:21(J) the man was gazing at her (Ges§ 130a). [שָׁאט], שְׁאָט see II. שׁוּט. שְׁאִיָּה see I. שׁאה. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wonder A primitive root (identical with sha'ah through the idea of whirling to giddiness); to stun, i.e. (intransitively) be astonished -- wonder. see HEBREW sha'ah Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁתָּאֵ֖ה משתאה miš·tā·’êh mishtaEh mištā’êhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:21 HEB: וְהָאִ֥ישׁ מִשְׁתָּאֵ֖ה לָ֑הּ מַחֲרִ֕ישׁ NAS: Meanwhile, the man was gazing at her in silence, KJV: And the man wondering at her held his peace, INT: the man was gazing silence to know 1 Occurrence |
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