The meaning of “שָׁאוֹן”
Understanding shâʼôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult ([idiom] -uous). - uproar (as of rushing) - by implication, destruction 1...
שָׁאוֹן
[idiom] horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult ([idiom] -uous). - uproar (as of rushing) - by implication, destruction 1) roar, din, crash, uproar 1a) roar (of water) 1b) uproar (of revellers)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 65:7 | “Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.” Word: שָׁאוֹן (shâʼôwn) | |
| Isaiah 17:13 | “The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind.” Word: שָׁאוֹן (shâʼôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 48:45 | “They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones.” Word: שָׁאוֹן (shâʼôwn) | |
| Hosea 10:14 | “Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Beth–arbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her children.” Word: שָׁאוֹן (shâʼôwn) | |
| Amos 2:2 | “But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet:” Word: שָׁאוֹן (shâʼôwn) |
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