Strong's Lexicon Shoa: Wealth, opulence, noble Original Word: שׁוֹעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁוַע (shava), which means "to cry out" or "to be opulent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Shoa" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term with cultural and historical significance unique to the Old Testament context. Usage: The term "Shoa" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote wealth or opulence. It can also refer to a group of people known for their wealth or nobility. The word carries connotations of abundance and prosperity, often in a material sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor and blessing. The possession of wealth and opulence was associated with power and influence. In biblical times, wealth was measured not only in terms of money but also in livestock, land, and other tangible assets. The concept of wealth was deeply intertwined with social status and the ability to provide for one's family and community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shava Definition probably nomads E. of the Tigris and in the Syrian desert NASB Translation Shoa (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. שׁוֺעַ proper name, of a people Ezekiel 23:23 usually identified with Assyrian Sutû, Sutî, nomads of Mesop. and (later) east of Tigris, DlPa 234 ff. COTon the passage WklKAT 3. 22 DtHast. DB KOA. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shoa The same as showa'; rich; Shoa, an Oriental people -- Shoa. see HEBREW showa' Forms and Transliterations וְשׁ֙וֹעַ֙ ושוע veShoaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 23:23 HEB: כַּשְׂדִּ֗ים פְּק֤וֹד וְשׁ֙וֹעַ֙ וְק֔וֹעַ כָּל־ NAS: Pekod and Shoa and Koa, KJV: Pekod, and Shoa, and Koa, INT: the Chaldeans Pekod and Shoa and Koa all 1 Occurrence |
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