◄ 7773. sheva ►
Strong's Lexicon sheva: Seven Original Word: שֶׁוַע Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sheva` Pronunciation: sheh-vah Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-vah) Definition: Seven Meaning: a halloo Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁבַע (shava), meaning "to be full" or "to swear an oath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2033 (ἑπτά, hepta): The Greek equivalent for the number seven, used in the New Testament with similar symbolic significance. Usage: The Hebrew word "sheva" primarily denotes the number seven. It is a significant number in the Bible, often symbolizing completeness, perfection, and divine order. The number seven is frequently associated with God's creation, covenant, and sacred rituals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the number seven held symbolic importance, often representing completeness or perfection. In the Hebrew Bible, this symbolism is evident in the seven days of creation, the sevenfold sprinkling of blood in sacrificial rituals, and the seven branches of the menorah. The Sabbath, observed on the seventh day, underscores the concept of rest and holiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as shua, q.v. NASB Translation help (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cry From shava'; a halloo -- cry. see HEBREW shava' Forms and Transliterations שַׁוְעִ֗י שועי šaw‘î šaw·‘î shavI Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 5:2 HEB: הַקְשִׁ֤יבָה ׀ לְק֬וֹל שַׁוְעִ֗י מַלְכִּ֥י וֵאלֹהָ֑י NAS: of my cry for help, my King KJV: unto the voice of my cry, my King, INT: Heed the sound help my King and my God 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7773 1 Occurrence šaw·‘î — 1 Occ.