Strong's Lexicon Shuwa': Shua Original Word: שׁוּעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁוַע (shava'), meaning "to cry out" or "to call for help." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Shuwa' in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: The name Shuwa' is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name. It is associated with individuals in genealogical records, indicating its use as a family or clan name. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, familial heritage, or divine encounters. The root of Shuwa', meaning "to cry out," suggests a possible connection to a plea for divine intervention or assistance, which was a common practice in the ancient Near East. The name Shuwa' appears in genealogical contexts, which were crucial for maintaining tribal and familial identities in Israelite society. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שׁוּעַ proper name, masculine father of Judah's wife, ᵐ5 Σαυα, Genesis 38:2 and (after construct בַּת) Genesis 38:12; 1 Chronicles 2:3; see בַּתשֿׁוּע above, and compare on meaning (אֲבִי)שׁוּעַ p. 4, (אֱלִי)שׁוּעַ p. 1 Chronicles 4:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shua, Shuah The same as shuwa'; Shua, a Canaanite -- Shua, Shuah. see HEBREW shuwa' Forms and Transliterations שׁ֑וּעַ שׁ֣וּעַ שוע ShuaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 38:2 HEB: כְּנַעֲנִ֖י וּשְׁמ֣וֹ שׁ֑וּעַ וַיִּקָּחֶ֖הָ וַיָּבֹ֥א NAS: whose name was Shua; and he took KJV: whose name [was] Shuah; and he took her, INT: Canaanite name was Shua took her and went Genesis 38:12 2 Occurrences |
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