The meaning of “שָׁאַג”
Understanding shâʼag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] mightily, roar. - to rumble or moan 1) (Qal) to roar 1a) of lion, conqueror, Jehovah, cry of distress
שָׁאַג
[idiom] mightily, roar. - to rumble or moan 1) (Qal) to roar 1a) of lion, conqueror, Jehovah, cry of distress
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 14:5 | “Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.” Word: שָׁאַג (shâʼag) | |
| Psalms 74:4 | “Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.” Word: שָׁאַג (shâʼag) | |
| Jeremiah 25:30 | “Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The Lord shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.” Word: שָׁאַג (shâʼag) | |
| Hosea 11:10 | “They shall walk after the Lord: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.” Word: שָׁאַג (shâʼag) | |
| Amos 3:4 | “Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?” Word: שָׁאַג (shâʼag) |
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