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Strong's Lexicon so: Devastation, ruin, desolation Original Word: שׂוֹא Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sow' Pronunciation: sho Phonetic Spelling: (so) Definition: a rising Meaning: The term שׂוֹא (śôʾ) primarily denotes a "rising" or "elevation." It can imply a physical rising or metaphorically refer to an exaltation or lifting up. Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂאָה (śāʾâ), which means to rise or to lift up. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5312 (ὑψόω, hypsóō): To lift up, to exalt. • Strong's Greek Number 1453 (ἐγείρω, egeirō): To raise up, to awaken. These Greek terms share a thematic connection with שׂוֹא (śôʾ) in their emphasis on lifting or raising, whether in a physical, spiritual, or metaphorical sense. They are used in the New Testament to describe actions such as the resurrection of Jesus, the exaltation of believers, and the lifting up of Christ as a means of drawing all people to Himself. Usage: The word שׂוֹא (śôʾ) is used in the context of a rising or lifting up, often in a figurative sense. It appears in poetic and prophetic literature within the Hebrew Bible. Context: The Hebrew term שׂוֹא (śôʾ) is relatively rare in the biblical text, appearing in contexts that emphasize elevation or exaltation. It is often associated with the idea of being lifted up, either physically or metaphorically. In the poetic and prophetic books, this term can be used to describe the rising of nations, the exaltation of individuals, or the lifting up of voices in praise or lament. The concept of rising is significant in biblical theology, often symbolizing divine intervention, judgment, or blessing. The term is closely related to other Hebrew words that convey similar meanings of lifting or bearing up, reflecting a common theme in the Hebrew language of elevation as a metaphor for divine action or human response. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as nasa, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance arise From an unused root (akin to nasa' and show') meaning to rise; a rising -- arise. see HEBREW nasa' see HEBREW show' Forms and Transliterations בְּשׂ֥וֹא בשוא bə·śō·w beSo bəśōw Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 89:9 HEB: בְּגֵא֣וּת הַיָּ֑ם בְּשׂ֥וֹא גַ֝לָּ֗יו אַתָּ֥ה KJV: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest INT: the swelling of the sea arise waves You 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7721 1 Occurrence bə·śō·w — 1 Occ.