◄ 7584. shaavah ►
Strong's Lexicon shaavah: Cry, cry for help Original Word: שַׁאֲוָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: sha'avah Pronunciation: sha-ah-vah Phonetic Spelling: (shah-av-aw') Definition: Cry, cry for help Meaning: a tempest Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁוַע (shava), which means to cry out or to call for help. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G994 (βοάω, boao): To cry out, to shout - G995 (βοή, boe): A cry, an outcry Usage: The term "shaavah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a cry for help, often directed towards God in times of distress or need. It conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, reflecting the human condition of seeking divine intervention. This cry is not merely a vocal expression but a heartfelt plea for deliverance or assistance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, crying out to God was a common practice during times of trouble, reflecting a deep reliance on divine providence. The Israelites believed that God was attentive to their cries and capable of delivering them from their adversities. This practice is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to hear and respond to their needs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from shaah Definition a devastating storm NASB Translation storm (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁאֲוָה Kt, שׁוֺאָה Qr, noun feminine devastating storm: — simile Proverbs 1:27 ("" סוּפָה). V. שׁוֺאָה, √ II. שׁוא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desolation From sha'ah; a tempest (as rushing) -- desolation. see HEBREW sha'ah Forms and Transliterations כְשֹׁואָ֨ה כשואה cheshoAh ḵə·šō·w·’āh ḵəšōw’āh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 1:27 HEB: [כְשַׁאֲוָה כ] (כְשֹׁואָ֨ה ק) פַּחְדְּכֶ֗ם NAS: comes like a storm And your calamity INT: comes desolation your dread and your calamity 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7584 1 Occurrence ḵə·šō·w·’āh — 1 Occ.